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Family who lived where bodies were found 'had not been seen for a week'

The family who lived where five bodies were found in a home in Perth had not been seen for a week, neighbours claim.

Desrie Cambos, who lives beside the family in Bedford, said the family appeared happy.

“We greet each other every day and the mum-in-law usually comes over to help out with the three kids,” Ms Cambos said.

“In our minds they were on holiday.”

WA Police say the five people, including women and children, were discovered in Bedford late this morning.

The couple who lived at the Coode Street home had a three-year-old girl and twins, 18-months-old. No one had seen them for the past week at least.

Police could not confirm who was dead, or their ages as they are still trying to notify family.

Police attended the scene at Coode Street in Bedford, Perth
Police attended the scene at Coode Street in Bedford, Perth. Source: 7News

The discovery of the bodies came after a man in his 20s visited a regional WA police station on Sunday morning.

Police subsequently attended the home on Coode Street about midday.

The man is being questioned by police, but they are yet to confirm his relationship to the victims.

It is also unclear how long their bodies had been inside the home before the grim discovery.

“I have no details as to why he’s presented there and the timelines as to what has led to this particular incident will form part of the investigation by the homicide squad,” Assistant Commissioner for the metropolitan region Paul Steel said.

“How long the bodies have been there will also form part of that timeline inquiry.”

Forensic officers were at the scene in Bedford, Perth
Forensic officers were at the scene in Bedford, Perth. Source: 7News

Mr Steel said investigations were still in the early stages and the scene has not yet been fully examined.

“The man in custody is the person who attended the regional West Australian police location,” Mr Steel said.

No charges have been laid, but police say there are no suspects at large.

“This is a tragic event and it will no doubt have an impact not only on the family and friends of the deceased, but for the whole of the community, those first responders who are faced with attending a scene with multiple deceased people.”

The police chaplain was at the scene providing support for police officers today.