Major update after Channel 4 star, 24, found dead alongside girlfriend’s body – as cops launched murder probe

Officers said they were no longer looking for anyone after the Channel 4 star was found dead alongside his girlfriend.

Daniel Duffield, 24, was found dead with Lauren Evans, 22, at a home in Hednesford, Cannock, at 12.30pm on Tuesday.

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Daniel Duffield worked for West Midlands Ambulance Credit: InstagramDaniel was found dead with girlfriend Lauren Evans (22).

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Daniel was found dead with girlfriend Lauren Evans, 22. Credit: FacebookLauren's family was devastated by the tragic news

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Lauren’s family were left devastated by the tragic newsCredit: Facebook

Detectives immediately opened a homicide investigation after their bodies were discovered.

The police said that an autopsy has been performed and that the cause of death will be determined by an autopsy.

Staffordshire Police have now confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death.

Officers said a file is now being prepared for the coroner.

Specialist officers continue to provide support to the families of those involved.

Mr Duffield worked for the West Midlands Ambulance Service and appeared in an episode of 999: On The Frontline which aired in March.

The documentary series follows emergency crews as they respond to calls.

Daniel appeared on the show in the spring of this year, but all episodes have now been removed from All4 as a mark of respect.

Lauren was a mental health nurse, originally from Bridgend in South Wales.

It is understood that Daniel and Lauren were in a relationship and their social media accounts were full of pictures of the pair together.

His last post showed them outside Wembley Stadium for the Capital Summertime Ball.

Daniel Duffield stars in the series Chanel 4 999: On the Front Line

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Detective Superintendent Nicki Addison said: “This incident has understandably devastated the families and loved ones involved.

“We would like to reiterate that the families have requested that their privacy be respected at this tragic time. Please respect that.

“Once again, we want to remind you that speculation is unhelpful and harmful to families – and can hinder our investigation.

“I thank everyone who gave us information.

“We expect the scene to be released once we have completed all of our investigative work and forensic examination.”

Lauren’s mum Karen, 53, and dad Steven, 54, from the village of Pen-y-fai, near Bridgend, say they are distraught.

In Daniel’s latest Instagram post, Lauren told the emergency worker “I love you.”

Daniel responded with lots of love hearts and a message that read: “@laurenevans.xo best ever love you always xxxxxxx.”

It comes as Daniel’s co-worker and friend Ellie Johnson revealed she spoke to him “an hour” before his death to make plans to see each other.

She wrote: “Never in a million years did I think I’d have to sit down and write this and yet I’m still trying to come to terms with it.

“I just want to express how special you are [were] for me – not just my best friend at work and best crewmate, but one of my best friends who had a huge impact on my everyday life.

“The kindest person who always had time to help others, who made me laugh every day and would always pick up the phone whenever I was in trouble.”

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She added: “Dan, I can’t believe you’re actually gone. We were supposed to go out together this week and I was looking forward to seeing you.

“Even the phone call we had an hour before you this morning [were] gone i will never forget i love you forever dan.”

Daniel’s sister also paid tribute on social media, saying she never thought she would have to write a post about her “beautiful brother”.

She said: “My beautiful brother left us today, I’m so distraught that you’re gone.

“I will never come to terms with the fact that you are no longer here.

“You were such a bright soul who always helped other people, made them laugh, saved lives, but unfortunately you couldn’t help yourself.

“I will always cherish you and us as we grow up together, you will always be in my heart he was the best brother I could have asked for, forever 24, RIP Daniel Duffield.

“I will always miss you and love you forever until we meet again RIP bro.”

West Midlands Ambulance Service said Daniel was employed as a paramedic at its Willenhall hub.

Senior operations manager at Willenhall, Richard Barratt, said his death was a “great tragedy”.

“Daniel Duffield was a well-known member of staff and was always keen to help and support his colleagues,” he said.

“His death, at such a young age, is a great tragedy.

“I hope Daniel’s family can find comfort in the hundreds of patients he helped while he was a paramedic.

“Our thoughts go out to the families of both of those found at the scene.”

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Staffordshire Police referred the case to the Independent Office for Policing Conduct due to “recent contact with the police”.

Daniel, 24, (left) with co-star Ellie Johnson

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Daniel, 24, (left) with co-star Ellie JohnsonCredit: instagram/@daniel.duffieldDaniel ended his sweet date with Lauren shortly before their deaths

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Daniel threw in a sweet date with Lauren shortly before their deathsCredit: Instagram/daniel.duffieldPolice and forensics at the scene of the murder

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Police and forensics at the scene of the murder investigationCredit: SWNS

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