KILLAMARSH BREAKING: Man named as Damien Bendall charged with four counts of murder
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Police were called to a property on Chandos Crescent in Killamarsh at around 7.25am on Sunday morning amid concerns for the safety of those at the address.
Lacey Bennett, 11, and John Paul Bennett, 13, died alongside their mum, Terri Harris, 35, and Lacey’s friend Connie Gent, 11.
Damien Bendall is due to appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court this morning.
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KILLAMARSH BREAKING: Murder suspect Damien Bendall will not appear in person in court today
Key Events
- Murder suspect Damien Bendall will not appear in person in court today
- A man named as Damien Bendall has been charged with four counts of murder
- The man arrested over the four murders was hospitalised with self-inflicted stab wounds
- The mourning father of two of the victims has left a touching floral tribute at the scene
Victim’s ‘devastated’ boyfriend and his mother pay floral tribute to deceased girlfriend
Angela Freeman, whose son was a friend of victim Lacey Bennett, said Outwood Academy City was closed today, as she was a pupil.
She said her son was devastated. They visited the street and left flowers.
She said: “My son is devastated. She was his girlfriend. We wanted to come and leave flowers. I feel for the family so much.”
Resident reacts to tragic deaths in Killamarsh
One resident of Chandos Cresent said she understood a woman and three children had died.
She said: “It’s awful, its horrendous that its happened. There have been a few people in and out of that house of the years, but they’ve been in there throughout Covid.
“We see the kids playing on the field at the weekend. There was a girl and a boy. I heard the other child was a friend who was there for a sleepover.”
She said the children’s dad was at the edge of the police line dressed in jeans and a blue jumper, he was being comforted by a woman in jeans and an orange jumper. He was visibly upset and could be heard weeping.
Floral tributes laid at police cordon in Killamarsh
Floral tributes have been laid at the police cordon in Chandos Cresent, Killamarsh.
Sheffield school closed today over 'tragic incident’ involving three students
A Sheffield school is closed today over a ‘tragic incident’ involving three students.
Outwood Academy City in Stradbroke informed parents and carers of the decision to close the school this morning.
In a tweet, the school said: “It is with great sadness that the academy will be closed today.
“A tragic incident has taken place in the community involving three of our students.
“We will however be open to any students who need our support.
“Our thoughts are with all those affected by this sad news. We are working with the police and are unable to give more information at this time.”
It is understood that the school closure relates to a tragedy in Killamarsh yesterday morning.
The bodies of a woman and three children were discovered in a house in Chandos Crescent after police officers were deployed at around 7.25am following ‘concerns’ for the ‘safety’ of the occupants.
Photo gallery shows extent of police investigation in village near Sheffield yesterday
These pictures show the extent of a police investigation which is currently ongoing in Killamarsh, near Sheffield, on Sunday.
Bodies of woman and three children believed to have been found in Killamarsh house
The bodies of a woman and three children are believed to have been found in a house in Killamarsh, triggering a murder probe and leaving a community in shock.
Derbyshire Constabulary confirmed last night that four bodies were found in a house in Chandos Crescent, Killamarsh, earlier that morning.
Officers were deployed after concerns for the welfare of those inside the property were raised.
It is understood that the bodies of woman, her two children and a best friend of one of the youngsters were found.
A murder probe was launched and a man has been arrested and spent last night in police custody as enquiries continued.
Murder suspect to make first court appearance over High Street stabbing in Sheffield
A murder suspect is set to make his first court appearance over the fatal stabbing of a man on High Street in Sheffield city centre last week.
James Lee, aged 31, of Doncaster Road, Rotherham, was charged with murder following the killing of 24-year-old Mohamed Issa Koroma last Friday afternoon.
Police officers were deployed at around 4.30pm to reports of a knife attack.
Despite the efforts of police officers and paramedics at the scene, Mohamed could not be saved and was pronounced dead at 5.15pm – triggering a murder probe.
The crime scene was sealed off for around 24 hours as enquiries were carried out.
