In a perplexing turn of events, police in Cornwall have initiated a second murder investigation after discovering a body in a woodland area that was unrelated to an ongoing missing person case. The body, found between Truro and Probus, was identified as a man in his 40s, prompting a separate inquiry. Devon and Cornwall Police arrested a 39-year-old man and a woman in her 30s on suspicion of murder. Detective Superintendent Jon Bancroft emphasized that the two cases are not believed to be connected, assuring the public that all resources are being utilized to resolve the investigations.

Meanwhile, in Sydney, the decomposing bodies of two men were discovered in a dilapidated terrace house on Cleveland Street, Surry Hills. The bodies, believed to have been undiscovered for weeks, were found after property owner Eleanor Barker raised concerns. The men, aged in their 70s and 80s, were known to live independently despite intellectual disabilities. New South Wales police have ruled out foul play, focusing on forensic analysis to ascertain the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

Both incidents have sparked public concern, with police urging against speculation as investigations continue. Detective Inspector Neil Blanchard from Cornwall's Major Crime Investigation Team reassured residents that there is no indication of a broader threat to public safety.