Headmistress and family found dead on school grounds

• Published date: 07 February 2023
• Publication title: Irish Times (Dublin, Ireland)

The bodies of headmistress Emma Pattison (45), her daughter Lettie (7) and her husband George (39) were found when officers were called to the private school by the South East Coast Ambulance Service at about 1.10am yesterday morning

The family's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers while an investigation is now under way to establish the circumstances of their deaths.

Surrey Police said they are confident this is an isolated incident with no third-party involvement. Det chief inspector Kimball Edey said: "On behalf of Surrey Police, my team and I, I first want to express my sincerest condolences to the friends and family of Emma, Lettie and George, as well as to the students and staff of Epsom Colleg-e, for their tragic loss.

"I want to give my assurance that we will conduct a thorough investigation into what took place last night, and hope to be able to bring some peace in these traumatic circumstances. I would ask that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time."

Inspector Jon Vale, Epsom and Ewell's borough commander, said: "We're aware that this tragic incident will have caused concern and upset in the local community. "While this is believed to be an isolated incident, in the coming days our local officers will remain in the area to offer reassurance to students, parents, teachers and the local community.

"I would like to thank the school and the community for...