Bodies of mother and teenage daughter found in Marsfield home

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By Anthony Segaert

The bodies of a mother and daughter have been found in a home in Sydney’s north-west.

Police were called to the home on Menzies Road, Marsfield, near Ryde in Sydney’s north-west, just after 10.20am on Thursday, responding to reports of a concern for welfare at the property.

“Officers attached to Ryde Police Area Command arrived to find the bodies of two females inside,” a NSW Police spokesperson said.

The woman, in her 50s, and the girl, in her teens, are yet to be formally identified.

“A crime scene was established, and detectives have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident,” the spokesperson said.

“Anyone with information in relation to the incident is urged to contact local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”

More to come.

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