Dead mother and son named
The bodies of Emma Hart and Lewis Dangerfield were found at separate addresses
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Tuesday, 11, Dec 2007 03:16
A mother and son found dead at two separate addresses in the West Midlands have been named by police.
The body of Emma Hart, 27, was discovered at an address in Henley Close, West Bromwich, at about 19:00 GMT on Sunday.
At the same time her son Lewis Dangerfield, five, was found dead at another residential address on Walker Street, Tipton.
Tests have shown that Ms Hart died from heavy blood loss but the cause of Lewis' death is unknown.
"Further toxicology tests are required to establish the cause," a West Midlands police statement said.
"Police can confirm no other persons are being sought in relation to these deaths. The case will be referred to coroner's court."
Shaun Dangerfield, Lewis' father, said: "Lewis would have been six years old this February. He was into the same things as most kids his age. He has a room full of robots and Transformers ready for him this Christmas.
"I cannot explain what has been taken away from me, mine and Lewis' family. It can only be described as devastating. We would like our own private time to mourn the loss of such an amazing and extremely special little boy. He did nothing but make us smile."
"We are devastated at the loss of our daughter and grandson," a statement from Ms Hart's family said. "Emma was a loving daughter, sister and mom."
Detective Inspector Simon Astle of West Midlands police added: "This is an extremely tragic incident. Our thoughts and sympathies are with the families of the victims."