Police have confirmed the ages of two women killed in Salisbury as 18 and 40.

The women have been named locally as Aneta Zdun and teen daughter Nikoleta. A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Senior investigating officer Det Chief Insp Darren Hannant of the major crime investigation team said: "Our enquiries are continuing at pace and officers are meticulously working to secure vital evidence.

"The post mortems of both victims are also being undertaken.

"As soon as the victims have been formally identified, we will be in a position to give a further update.

"We would like to appeal for anyone who may have seen or heard anything in the Wessex Road area yesterday at around 3pm to come forward and speak to one of us.”  

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Neighbour Gary Smith, 67, a former soldier, said he had never seen anything like the scene he witnessed when he and other neighbours went to help the women on Monday afternoon.

“In the lead up to it I had seen the two little girls playing in the front garden but then a little later heard screams,” he said, it was reported by the Mail Online.

“I thought it was the girls again but they got louder and louder.”

He saw an injured woman as he went into the front garden. “It was horrible, I don’t understand how someone could do that.

“I was in the services so I’ve seen my fair share, but I never saw anything like that.”

Supt Dave Minty of Wiltshire Police said:  "I'd like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding so far while we continue to carry out our enquiries in to this tragic incident.

"Officers are likely to remain in the Wessex Road area for a number of days still, so please don't be concerned if you see a heightened police presence.

"Understandably, this incident will cause a level of anxiety in the area and if you have any concerns or information about this case please speak to one of our officers at the scene or on one of the high visibility patrols in the area."