Police detective, 39, found dead with son, 3, had ‘returned home early from family holiday’ before double death riddle
A DETECTIVE had returned home early from a family holiday before he was found dead with his three-year-old son in a double death riddle.
Dave Louden, 39, and his son Harrison were discovered at home in Kidderminster after worried relatives asked police to check on them.
Dave is understood to have bought the £210,000 semi-detached property last year after a relationship breakdown.
It is understood he had been in West Mercia Police CID for several years, targeting burglary gangs and drug offenders.
His family have since paid tribute to the pair after the tragedy on Friday.
Wife Samantha, who is also a police officer, said: "David was a kind, loving, considerate, amazing father, husband, son, brother, uncle, friend and colleague.
"Harrison was a happy, well-loved little boy.