Detectives have charged a 70-year-old father with the double murder of his wife and daughter who were shot at their home.
Mother Jean Redfern, 67, and her daughter Sarah, 33, were shot in the detached bungalow in the village of Wath-upon-Dearne, South Yorkshire.
Peter Redfern, a gas fitter, who was arrested for questioning on suspicion of murder, has now been charged with the double murder.
He appeared at Rotherham Magistrates’ Court today charged with murdering his wife and daughter.
Redfern spoke only to confirm his name and address at the brief hearing this morning.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on Wednesday, August 7.
Police were called to the home the tree-lined road Sandygate in an upmarket area of the village, where all three had lived for around 20 years.
Residents spoke of their shock at the double killing at the property and described the family as private people and ‘little unit on their own’.
Following the deaths, a family member said: ‘The family of Jean and Sarah are devastated by the news of their deaths.
‘Jean was a much loved sister and aunt.
‘Sarah was a wonderful, kind and loving niece and cousin.