He added: “Family members have been informed and our thoughts go out to them at this devastating time. They are now receiving support from specially trained officers.”

Police appeal for information

Police cordons are expected to remain in place at a number of locations over the coming days.

Meanwhile, detectives are appealing to anyone who might have information that could assist their investigation to come forward.

Supt Gosden added: “This has been a challenging situation and we will be providing support to officers and all those who have been impacted by these incidents.

“Understandably people will be shocked to hear that two lives have been lost in such a tragic way.

“Over the coming days, officers will be in the local communities to provide reassurance and we would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to us.”

Anyone with information, particularly those who may have dash cam or CCTV footage of the two areas, are urged to get in contact with police on 101, quoting incident 57 on March 2, or via Gloucestershire Police’s website.