A man and a woman have been found dead in a town centre house.

Police forced their way into the house on Vulcan's Lane, Workington just after 9.45am today, where a man, believed to be in his fifties, and a woman, believed to be in her eighties, were found deceased.

Detectives are investigating the circumstances and the deaths are currently being treated as unexplained.

Detective Inspector Matt Scott said: "At this time these deaths are not being treated as suspicious.

"The circumstances of the deaths are under constant review by myself while the investigation continues.

"Residents may see a large police presence around this area of the town as inquiries are carried out.

"There is no perceived risk to the wider public."

A spokesman for Cumbria Fire Service confirmed a team from Whitehaven Fire Station attended the scene earlier today to assist police in making the scene safe.

Anyone with information can call police on 101.