Police search for man after three bodies found in Bedfordshire home

Police officers found three bodies inside a detached house on Carnoustie Drive in Great Denham, near Bedford, on Monday. The victims have been identified as Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and her daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5. Bedfordshire Police said the deaths are being treated as murder.

Investigation status An international search is underway.

Police said the suspect flew from Heathrow Airport to Zimbabwe on a British passport. Detective Inspector Lee Martin said officers are working with national and international agencies to locate the suspect and urged him to surrender to authorities.

Family and school statements A family statement issued through police expressed grief and asked the public to avoid sharing unverified information. The statement said funeral arrangements would be confirmed later. Natalie attended Bedford Girls' School.

Headmistress Gemma Gibson described her as a bright Year 10 student who was talented in dance, music, and sport. Nala attended Pilgrims Pre Prep School. Headteacher Jo Webster said she had been known to staff since she was seven months old and brought joy to the community.

Tshuma owns and runs a property business called Nexus Trove Holdings, according to Companies House records.