Thamesmead deaths of brother and sister still being looked into

Police say they are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a brother and sister in Thamesmead – but have assured the public they are not seeking anyone else in connection to the case.

Police were called shortly before 3pm on Tuesday, March 11, after concerns were raised for the welfare of the occupants of an address in Holstein Way.

Emergency services attended and gained entry to the property. Once inside they found a man and woman with serious injuries. They were sadly declared dead at the scene.

Both of their next of kin have been informed and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

Formal identification has taken place. The woman who died was 51-year-old Michelle Mileham and the man who died was 53-year-old Gordon Mileham – they were siblings.

A post-mortem examination gave cause of death for both parties as stab injuries. Michelle’s death is being treated as murder.

Gordon’s death is not being treated as suspicious and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.

An inquest will open on April 10 at Croydon Coroner’s Court.

Pictured top: The Thamesmead estate where the pair were found dead (Picture: Google Street View)