HEARTBROKEN neighbours have told of their ‘shock and sadness’ today after a mother and her two young children were murdered at their home.
Northamptonshire Police have named the victims as 35-year-old Anju Asok, Jeeva Saju, six, and Janvi Saju, four.
A man, 52, is still being quizzed after yesterday morning’s horror at their flat in Kettering, Northants.
Northamptonshire Police said the victims were thought to be NHS staff nurse Anju Asok and her two young children.
The force said in a statement: "Formal identification is yet to take place however the woman is believed to be 35-year-old Anju Asok, and the two children – Jeeva Saju, aged six, and Janvi Saju, aged four.
"A man arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident remains in police custody being questioned by detectives."
Anju was declared dead at the scene.
Jeeva and Janvi were found with serious injuries and died shortly after being taken to hospital.
Tributes from mourners have been placed at the entrance to the flats beside a blue and white police taped cordon.
One message reads: "To a beautiful friend and colleague. You are in our prayers. Love Barnwell family."
Another states: "Words are not enough but thoughts of you will remain in our hearts and minds."
Among tributes is one saying: "We we’re shocked and devastated by the news.
"The community will always remember this extremely sad and distressing incident."
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Simon Barnes said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.
He said: “We continue to work around the clock in order to progress this investigation and establish the timeline of events which led to these tragic deaths.
“Forensic post-mortem examinations will be taking place today and tomorrow, and our Neighbourhood Policing Team continue to be on patrol in the Petherton Court area today to offer reassurance to local residents.
"Whilst we continue to process the scene of these murders, local residents will see an increased police presence and I am grateful for the support of the local community.
“We remain committed in seeking justice for Anju, Jeeva and Janvi, and although we are not seeking anyone else in connection with their deaths, I would still encourage anyone with any information to contact us, either by calling 101 or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”
Deborah Needham, chief executive of Kettering General Hospital, paid tribute to Ms Asok in a statement.
She said: "Yesterday we received the extremely upsetting news that one of our colleagues had died in circumstances being investigated by Northamptonshire Police.
"Anju Asok was an internationally-trained nurse who joined our KGH family in 2021 and predominantly worked on Barnwell B – one of our orthopaedic wards.
"She was a committed and compassionate staff nurse, who was loved and respected by her dear friends and colleagues.
"All our thoughts are with her friends and family as they come to terms with this sudden loss."
One local resident told The Sun Online a man was seen "covered in blood" as he was led away by cops.
He said: “I never knew him, he just moved to the area.
“The first time I saw him was when we was being arrested, he was covered in blood.”
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