Man Charged After Two Bodies Found At Flats

A man has been charged with two counts of murder after the bodies of a man and a woman were discovered at a block of flats in the West Midlands.

The 43-year-old suspect, who was arrested on Saturday, is due to appear before Sandwell Magistrates in the morning.

The body of 69-year-old Pauline Gillian was found inside a flat on the Yew Tree Estate in Walsall over the weekend.

Her family described her as "a wonderful, beloved mother and grandmother, who will be missed dearly".

The body of a man, believed to be in his 40s and who is yet to be formally identified, was found behind the apartments.

Post-mortem examinations showed both victims died from multiple stab wounds.

Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

The victims' families are being supported by specially trained liaison officers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Force CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.