Police have launched an investigation after a five-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man were found dead at a house in Leicester.

Officers were called to the property on Hopyard Close after the pair were discovered unconscious inside at around 9pm on Monday (24/7).

East Midlands Ambulance Service and the air ambulance also attended but despite the efforts of medics, both were declared dead at the scene.

Leicestershire Police said an investigation is now being carried out into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

A force spokesperson added: "At this stage police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

"A scene preservation remains on at the property while the investigation continues."

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Sinski, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit major crime team, said: “Following the tragic news that a child and a man have died, detectives are working to understand what happened inside the address last night.

“I understand this incident will raise many questions but our investigation is currently in it’s very early stages.

“I can reassure people that there is no risk to the public and at this time we do not believe anyone else was involved in the incident.

“Families of the two deceased are being supported by officers at this very difficult time.”