Detectives have named three people found dead at an address in south London.

They are 47-year-old Nadja De Jager, and her two sons, nine-year-old Alexander and seven-year-old Maximus.

Detective Inspector Ollie Stride, investigating said: “This is a deeply sad case and we are continuing to establish the circumstances that led to this tragic incident.

“I would like to thank the local community for their cooperation while our officers go about their enquiries.

“Our thoughts today are very much with the family as they struggle to come to terms with their loss and we ask that their privacy be respected at this extremely difficult time.”

Police were called at 11:50am on Thursday, 9 March to concerns for the welfare of occupants at an address on Mayfield Road in Belvedere.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended. Police forced entry to the address and Nadja, Alexander and Maximus were found inside. All were sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Next of kin were notified and they continue to be supported by specialist officers.

Post-mortem examinations will be arranged in due course.

The Met’s Specialist Crime Command is leading the investigation.

Detectives are not actively seeking anyone else in connection with the investigation.

A crime scene remains in place.