Killamarsh tragedy: All the information we have so far after man arrested for murder is taken to hospital

It comes after four bodies were found in a house in the village on Sunday.

The circumstances around the deaths are still yet to be established, with police appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have any information which could help the investigation to come forwards.

However, new information is coming to light as the murder investigation continues.

Police officers made the grim discovery of the four bodies after officers were called to Chandos Crescent over ‘concerns for safety’ of those inside a house on the street.

A police cordon has been put in place while officers continue working on the case.

Here is everything we know about the tragedy so far.

- Police were called to concerns for safety of those at a house on Chandos Crescent at around 7.25am on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

- At around 1.30pm on the same day, police made the public aware that they were dealing with a ‘serious incident’ in the town.

- There was a heavy police presence in the area throughout the day, with dozens on officers at the scene.

- On Sunday night, police confirmed that four people were sadly found dead at the house.

- It is understood that the bodies were of a woman, her two children and a best friend of one of the youngsters – and the father has now named two of the children who were found.

- Jason Bennett said the loss of his children had ‘absolutely broken’ his heart into ‘a million pieces’. He named the children as 11-year-old Lacey and 13-year-old John Paul and they are believed to have died alongside their mum, 35-year-old Terri Harris, and Lacey’s best friend, who has now been named as 11-year-old Connie Gent.

- Connie’s father has posted an emotional tribute to his daughter, saying his “absolute world been taken away”.

- Floral tributes have been left outside the crime scene, where Jason visited on Monday, September 20. Tributes have also started pouring in online.

- A fundraiser has been launched to help Jason Bennett pay for the funeral of his two children. It has already raised more than £13,000 and has a target of £20,000.

- Officers have confirmed that a 31-year-old man had been arrested and that they have started a murder investigation.

- The man remained in police custody overnight on Sunday, September 19 while investigations into the circumstances surrounding the deaths continued to take place.

- It has now been revealed that the man was taken to hospital with stab wounds after his arrest. It is understood the man was bleeding and had ‘self inflicted’ wounds, according to witnesses.

- The man arrested at the scene was taken to the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield for medical treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

- Police say they are treating the incident as “isolated” and are not looking for anybody else at this time. A Derbyshire Constabulary spokesperson added: “Close family of the victims have now been made aware and specially trained officers are with them. We would ask that people avoid speculation and allow for space at this distressing time.”

- Police were sighted searching woodland near the crime scene on Monday afternoon.

- Investigations are continuing. Detective Chief Inspector Rob Routledge, who is leading the investigation team, said: “We would really like to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the early hours of Sunday morning, or has any information which they think could help with our inquiries. No matter how small you think that information may be, please do get in touch with us. It is understandably a worrying time for the community, and we would like to thank them for their patience and understanding at this time. It was important to us that close relatives of those involved were informed before we could give further details about incident. Residents will continue to see a large police presence in the area, and patrols are being carried out for reassurance. If you do have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to speak to them.”

- Police are specifically appealing for anyone who was in the area between 9.30pm on Saturday and 7.30am on Sunday to come forwards with any information.

- Lee Rowley, North East Derbyshire’s Conservative MP, described the major incident as ‘terrible and hugely tragic’. “I’ve no doubt that the town will pull together at this difficult time,” he added.

- The house is semi-detached, with a large playing field on one side, which has been cordoned off. There are now multiple blue police forensic tents in the front garden.

- Specialist support is now being offered to pupis and staff at the schools attended by the three children who were killed. Both Outwood Academy City in Stradbroke and Woodhouse West Primary School in Woodhouse were closed yesterday as a mark of respect to three youngsters who lost their lives.

- Hundreds of people attended a community vigil on Monday night as a mark of respect to the victims.