Inquest opens into twin brothers found dead inside Sunderland flat as inquiries continue

Short hearings were held for James Davis, of Sefton Square in Springwell, followed by one for his brother Eric Davis, of Springwell Road, at Sunderland Coroner’s Court, based at the city’s civic centre.

The heard the pair had died of unnatural causes, with inquiries continuing and results of post mortem examinations pending.

They were found inside an upstairs flat in Springwell Road on the afternoon of Thursday, February 25.

Northumbria Police had been called to the address following a report of concern for two men and said they were treating the deaths as “unexplained” but said officers did not believe any third party was involved.

Officers remained at the scene until around 7pm the next day as inquiries were carried out, with forensic teams and dogs seen at the address by neighbours.

The inquest hearings were both adjourned by coroner Derek Winter until Thursday, May 27.

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