A man suspected of stabbing his parents to death is due to appear in court on Saturday.

William Warrington has been charged with murdering his 73-year-old mother Valerie, and his 67-year-old father Clive.

The 40-year-old is being held in police custody ahead of his appearance at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court.

Gloucestershire Police had received reports of a serious assault at about 6.25am on Wednesday, and found Clive Warrington dead at a property on Sherborne Place in Cheltenham.

Later that day, Valerie Warrington’s body was discovered at an address in the village of Bourton-on-the-Water, about 15 miles away.

The pair had been married but had subsequently divorced.

Their family have thanked well-wishers for the “outpouring of love and support” they had received following their deaths.

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A statement added: “We are devastated by the sudden and tragic loss of our parents.

“We thank everyone for their messages of love and support, which are of great comfort to us.

“We would like to request privacy at this time so that we can come to terms with what has happened and grieve in peace with the rest of the family.”

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