Murder probe as TV star, 24, found dead

Police have launched a murder investigation after a reality TV star was found dead alongside a woman in a home in the UK.

A British reality TV star has been found dead alongside a woman’s body in a home in England’s west midlands.

A murder probe has been launched by Staffordshire Police after they found the two bodies, believed to be 24-year-old Daniel Duffield and 22-year-old Lauren Evans, inside a house on Tuesday.

Duffield was a paramedic and star of the show 999: On The Front Line, broadcast on UK TV network Channel 4, which follows ambulance crews as they respond to calls.

Ms Evans hailed from South Wales.

Police said the bodies were found at a property on Alpine Drive, Hednesford, south of the city of Stafford, by paramedics at around 12.30pm on Tuesday.

Formal identification is yet to take place but they had referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to recent police contact.

Murder investigation as UK TV star Daniel Duffield (above) found dead. Picture: Instagram.

Police have not said if they are looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

“I know this news has understandably shaken the local community,” said Detective Superintendent Nicki Addison, from Staffordshire Police Major Investigations Department.

“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.”

Duffield’s crew mate and co-star on the show Ellie posted a tribute to social media following his “tragic” death, reports The Sun.

She 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”.

“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.”

Daniel Duffield, 24, found fame on a UK reality TV show on the working lives of paramedics. Picture: Instagram.

Duffield’s sister Chels Louise also paid tribute on social media.

“My beautiful brother has left us today I’m so distraught you’ve gone.

“I will never come to terms with it that your no longer here you was such a bright soul always helping other people making them smile, laugh saving lives but unfortunately you couldn’t help yourself.

“I’ll always miss you and love you forever until we meet again rip brother.”

Duffield appeared on the eleventh series of the show, which featured West Midlands Ambulance crews.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said Duffield had been employed by the trust at its hub in Willenhall, north west of Birmingham, the BBC reported.

Senior operations manager Richard Barratt said: “Daniel Duffield was a well-known member of staff and always keen to help and support his colleagues”.

“His death at such a young age is a great tragedy.

Daniel Duffield’s body was found at a home in the English west midlands. Picture: Instagram.

“I hope Daniel’s family can take some comfort from the hundreds of patients he helped through his time as a paramedic.”

Police said they were continuing to carry out inquiries today and asked for anyone with information to get in touch.

This article first appeared in The Sun and is reproduced with permission.