The circumstances surrounding the discovery of an elderly couple, aged 82,  in their home in Sandown Road, Ottery, is currently under investigation at Lansdowne SAPS.

According to sources, a neighbour went knocking at the house and got a locksmith to open the doors after not getting a response for two days.

Police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk said a post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Lansdowne SAPS or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.