Police investigate sudden deaths of a man and women found inside Cairns home

Detectives are investigating the sudden deaths of a man and a woman, both aged 41, at a Cairns home on Tuesday night.

Detectives are investigating the sudden deaths of two people at a Mount Sheridan home on Tuesday night.

Detectives are investigating the sudden deaths of a man and a woman at Mount Sheridan on Tuesday night.

Police and emergency services crews were called to a Verbena Drive address about 7.15pm to conduct a welfare check.

When they arrived, police officers found a 41-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man who were known to each other, dead inside the home.

A crime scene has been set up at the property and a full police investigation has begun.

There is no ongoing threat to the public.

Police are calling for anyone with information or relevant footage in the area to come forward.

Quote this reference number: QP2500915865.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police.

Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:

DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811

DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636

1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732

13YARN: 13 92 76

More information is also available from the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal.

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