UK police seek man after double murders

A man fitting the description of Mark Hobson, who is wanted in connection with the murders of 27-year-old twin sisters Claire and Diane Sanderson, was seen near the home of an elderly couple who were killed within hours nearby, police said today.

North Yorkshire Police said the four deaths “may well be linked”.

Detective Superintendent Javad Ali said Hobson - who they want to talk to in connection with the murder of the twins in Camblesforth, North Yorkshire - was spotted not far from Strensall, where the bodies of James and Joan Britton were discovered on Sunday in their home.

North Yorkshire Deputy Chief Constable Roger Baker said: “Clearly we want to speak to him (Hobson) about four murders.”