Daniel Duffield (Picture: Instagram/3llmae)
One of the victims in a suspected double murder has been identified as a star of a Channel 4 television show, it has been revealed.
The bodies of a man and a woman were found in a home in Cannock on Tuesday (June 25) and the street was cordoned off by police for several hours as forensics officers were called in.
Now police say they believe the victims are 22-year-old Lauren Evans and 24-year-old Daniel Duffield.
Daniel was a paramedic who appeared on Channel 4’s 999: On the Frontline, MailOnline reports, and his on-screen partner Ellie paid tribute to him, saying she is ‘still trying to come to terms’ with his death.
Daniel appeared on the eleventh series of the show, which follows West Midlands Ambulance crews as they respond to 999 calls across the region.
Crewmate Ellie, a student paramedic, said: ‘Never in a million years did I think I’d have to sit and write this and yet I’m still trying to come to terms with it.
Daniel was a paramedic who appeared on Channel 4’s 999: On the Frontline (Picture: Instagram/3llmae)
His on-screen partner Ellie (pictured) has paid tribute to him (Picture: Instagram/3llmae)
‘I just want to express how special you [were] to me, not only my best friend at work and the best crew mate but one of my best friends who had a massive impact on day to day life, the most kind hearted person who always had time to help others, who made me laugh every day and always would pick up the phone whenever I was in need.
‘Dan I can’t believe you’re actually gone.
‘We were meant to go out together this week and I was looking forward to seeing you. Even the phone call we had this morning an hour before you [were] gone I’ll never forget, love you forever Dan.’
Writing on Facebook on Tuesday night, Mr Duffield’s sister Louise Duffield said: ‘Never ever thought I’d have to write this post (but) my beautiful brother has left us today.
‘I’m so distraught you’ve gone. I will never come to terms with it that you’re no longer here.
‘You (were) such a bright soul, always helping other people making them smile, laugh, saving lives but unfortunately you couldn’t help yourself.
‘I will forever cherish you and us growing up together; you will always be in my heart (and were) the best brother I could (have) ever asked for.
‘I’ll always miss you and love you forever. Until we meet again, RIP brother.’
Ellie described Daniel as her ‘best friend’ (Picture: Instagram/3llmae)
Staffordshire Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct over previous contact with both Daniel and Lauren.
Detective Superintendent Nicki Addison said: ‘My thoughts are very much with the families at this time.
‘I know this news has understandably shaken the local community. I’d like to reassure everyone that we’ve got a specialist team of officers working extensive hours to fully investigate what happened and support the families of those affected.
‘We completely understand that lots of people want to know more about what happened, but we’d like to reiterate that speculation isn’t helpful to families at this distressing time.
‘I would like to thank everyone who has already come forward with information and ask that people continue to get in touch if they’ve got any information that can help us.’
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: ‘We were called to a concern for welfare at house in Hednesford on Tuesday lunchtime.
‘Two paramedic officers and an ambulance were sent to an address on Alpine Drive.
‘After gaining access to the property at just before 12.20pm, paramedics found a man and a woman inside.
‘Sadly, it was immediately obvious that nothing could be done to save them and ambulance staff immediately alerted Staffordshire Police.’
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