By James Simons-
A man has been charged with the murders of his wife and her son in the small village of Ugley, Essex. Essex Police announced that 63-year-old Calogero Ricotta is accused of killing 54-year-old Maria Nugara and 29-year-old Giuseppe Morreale.
The tragic incident came to light when Essex Police received a call at 9:50pm on Tuesday reporting that two individuals had been seriously injured at an address on Cambridge Road, Ugley, near Bishop’s Stortford.
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Upon arrival, officers found Ms. Nugara and Mr. Morreale, both of whom were pronounced dead at the scene.
Ricotta, a resident of Cambridge Road, Ugley, has been charged with two counts of murder and one count of actual bodily harm. The investigation continues as the community grapples with the shock of the incident.
One bunch of mixed blooms had a hand-written note stuck to it, saying: ‘To my beautiful friend Maria, words cannot describe how we are all feeling. Tragically and brutally taken away from us all.
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‘Your son by your side defending you, Giuseppe a true hero. May you both rest in peace together. Miss you so very much. Love you always, xx Salvina xx.’
Floral tributes for Ms Nugara and her son were left at the gateway to the house by well-wishers.
Essex Police said in a statement: ‘A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the deaths of two people in Ugley, near Bishop’s Stortford.
‘We received a call at 9.50pm on Tuesday reporting two people had been seriously injured at an address in Cambridge Road.
‘When officers attended, they found a woman in her 50s and a man in his 20s injured and, sadly, they were pronounced dead at the scene.
‘A 63-year-old man from Ugley has been arrested on suspicion of their murder and is currently in custody.’
Detective Inspector Lydia George added: ‘My thoughts are with the loved ones of the two people who were killed in Ugley.
‘This will be an unimaginably difficult time for them and they will be supported by specialist officers.
‘I know this incident will cause concern among within the local community but I want to reassure them that we have a team of experienced detectives and staff investigating.
‘At this stage we do not believe this incident poses a risk to the wider public and we’re not looking for anyone else in connection with it.’
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