A paramedic who featured in a popular Channel 4 show has been found dead next to a body of a woman.
Daniel Duffield, 24, a star of 999: On The Frontline has been named as one of the deceased. Hewas discovered dead at a house in Hednesford, Staffordshire, alongside another person who was later identified as Lauren Evans, 22, from South Wales.
The police have launched a murder probe and formal identification of the pair is still ongoing. Ellie, a colleague and co-star of the Channel 4 docu-series, expressed her grief in a heart-wrenching social media tribute to her fellow worker, she said she is “still trying to come to terms” with the devastating news.
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Ellie added: “Never in a million years did I think I’d have to sit and write this and yet I’m still trying to come to terms with it.” She continued with her heartfelt tribute on X, stating her utter disbelief that Duffield is really gone: “Dan I can’t believe you’re actually gone.”, reports the Mirror.
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She spoke about their planned meet-up in the coming week, adding: “We were meant to go out together this week and I was looking forward to seeing you. Even the phone call we had this morning an hour before you [were] gone I’ll never forget, love you forever Dan.”
Duffield’s heartbroken sister took to Facebook to announce the tragic loss, she wrote: “My beautiful brother has left us today”. She continued with heart-wrenching words, adding: “I’m so distraught you’ve gone. I will never come to terms with it that you’re no longer here.
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“You (were) such a bright soul, always helping other people making them smile, laugh, saving lives but unfortunately you couldn’t help yourself. I will forever cherish you and us growing up together; you will always be in my heart (and were) the best brother I could (have) ever asked for. I’ll always miss you and love you forever. Until we meet again, RIP brother.”
A close friend also expressed her sorrow: “I know you were going through a rough patch but you always seemed like you had a grip of it. We would talk it out and you would post pictures and videos of you smiling, and travelling all over the world for concerts and shows.”
They continued: “You seemed happy, even though you were not. And I keep replaying the last few months wondering if I could’ve done more. So this is everybody’s reminder that a smile can hide so much pain. Please check in on your mates regularly. I know we all pretend we live important busy lives but really, nothing is more important than the people around us.
“Dan, you saved so many lives both as a paramedic and as a friend, I’m so sorry we couldn’t save yours. You held a special place in my heart, but now part of it will forever be broken. I hope you manage to find the happiness you brought to everyone else.”
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Police are in the midst of a major investigation after the two bodies were discovered. Detective Superintendent Nicki Addison, who is leading the probe for Staffordshire’s Major Investigations Department, said: “My thoughts are very much with the families at this time.
“I know this news has understandably shaken the local community. I’d like to reassure everyone that we’ve got a specialist team of officers working extensive hours to fully investigate what happened and support the families of those affected.”
She also expressed gratitude to the public, saying: “I would like to thank everyone who has already come forward with information and ask that people continue to get in touch if they’ve got any information that can help us.”
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Paramedics initially rushed to the house following a call about a “concern for welfare”. Tragically, upon entering the property, it was clear that nothing could be done to save the pair, as stated by West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS).
WMAS’s Senior Operations Manager at Willenhall, Richard Barratt, reportedly said: “Daniel Duffield was a well-known member of staff and always keen to help and support his colleagues. His death, at such a young age is a great tragedy. I hope Daniel’s family can take some comfort from the hundreds of patients he helped through his time as a paramedic. Our thoughts go out to the families of both of those found at the scene.”
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