Man and woman found dead in shed

West Mercia Police went to a property in Bayston Hill, near Shrewsbury, after concerns were raised for the welfare of two people at the address.

Newbrook Drive in Bayston Hill (Stephanie Wareham/PA)

A man and a woman have been found dead in a shed after police responded to welfare concerns.

West Mercia Police said on Friday that officers were called to a property in Newbrook Drive, Bayston Hill, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, at around 11pm on Thursday.

The force said in a tweet: “Around 11pm last night (Thursday 1 June) concern was raised for the welfare of two people at the address.

“Police have attended and sadly two people, a man and a woman, have been found dead inside a shed.

“The deaths are currently being treated as unexplained; however, it is not believed anyone else is involved.”