A man has been charged with three counts of murder following the death of his wife and two daughters, prosecutors have said.
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in Kensington, Johannesburg, police in South Africa said on Friday and shortly afterwards the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the UK said it had authorised charges against the 45-year-old.
Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, known as Zandile; Natalie, 15; and Nala, five, were found dead in a £1.3 million detached house in Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham, near Bedford, after concerns were raised on Monday that they had not been seen for several days.
Emma Davies, Chief Crown Prosecutor from the CPS, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised three charges of murder against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma following the deaths of his wife and two daughters.
“This comes after the careful review of evidence provided by Bedfordshire Police.
“Our thoughts remain with Zandile, Natalie and Nala’s loved ones and with everyone affected by what has happened.
“As criminal proceedings are active, nothing should be reported, commented on or shared online that could prejudice the defendant’s right to a fair trial.”
