"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. We are taking time to support staff and students at Croydon High School as well as everyone in the GDST family, and their wellbeing will be our priority in the coming days.. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. At this time there is nothing more that we can say regarding the circumstances around Mrs Pattison and her family's death beyond the statement issued by Surrey Police yesterday evening [Sunday 5 February]. Gunshots were heard ringing out before Emma Pattison, 45, her daughter Lettie, 7, and her husband George, 39, were found dead in the grounds of Epsom College early on Sunday morning (February 5), it has been reported. She had previously spent six years in the same position at Croydon High School, the Mirror reports. Gunshots were heard before Epsom College's headteacher Emma Pattison was found dead alongsider her husband and seven-year-old daughter, a source has claimed. She revealed in the school's podcast in December that the family had bought a Labrador, named Bella, to live with them within the school grounds. 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. College head found dead with husband and daughter, Royal Surrey County Hospital Trust cares for two patients with Covid-19 in hospital, Croydon man guilty of abhorrent racially aggravated attack in Epsom KFC, Man from Surrey jailed for conspiring to supply counterfeit cash, France deploys 45,000 police with more riots feared. Epsom College said the community would be "coming together" to "process the news, grieve and pay our respects". The headteacher of Epsom College has been found dead at the school alongside her seven-year-old daughter and husband. She had previously been head at Croydon High school for six years. Watch: Protesters attack Nike store in central Paris. Epsom Colleges headteacher talks about family changes in podcast before death. The deaths have been reported to the coroner for formal identification. Epsom College tragedy: Headmistress Emma Pattison, daughter, 7 The headteacher of Epsom College, her husband, and their young daughter were found dead inside the school. Police officers remain at the scene and security guards in hi-vis clothing have been spotted at school entrances. ", Police officers remain at the scene of what they said was a "tragic incident". Neighbors at their recently sold property in Catherham said they had seen Mr Pattison staying there just before Christmas but had not seen his wife or daugher since the summer. Mrs Pattison is also thought to have made a "concerned phone call" about her husband to a friend in the hours before her death. He just used to sit around watching TV and watering the plants, said one near-neighbour. Epsom College head called relative before she was shot by husband The court heard Ms Pattison was shot in the abdomen and chest, and Lettie died of a shotgun wound to the head. Police had made a routine call to George Pattison in the days preceding the killings to check the details of his new address. You can change these settings by clicking Ad Choices / Do not sell my info in the footer at any time. Epsom College head teacher, husband and daughter, 7, found dead on Epsom College - latest: Headteacher and husband hosted dinner party hours before murder-suicide Joe Middleton and Shweta Sharma Updated February 10, 2023 at 4:36 AM Headteacher Emma Pattison. These settings apply to AMP pages only. Epsom College head Emma Pattison, 45, husband George, 39, and daughter Lettie were found on school grounds in the early hours of Sunday morning. On Tuesday, Surrey Police said the deaths at the prestigious boarding school were being investigated as a possible murder-suicide. found dead in a property on school grounds on Sunday morning. Emerson College student dies after getting injured in alleged post Epsom College said it was unable to discuss whether Mrs Pattison had declared her arrest to the school when it ran disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks on her ahead of her employment last year, or whether it had been informed of the incident by the police as part of the vetting process. Neighbours say Mr Pattison was often at the Caterham house on his own, until it was finally sold earlier this year for more than 1million, around 500,000 more than they had paid for it. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. The couples daughter Lettie was only a year old at the time. Fresh details, unearthed by The Telegraph, shed new light on the deaths of the Emma Pattison and her daughter. We can confirm this range does not form part of our scene or our inquiries. "These events will no doubt have a profound and lasting impact on both the staff and students at the college and the wider local community," she said. Former colleagues of a headteacher found dead at her home with her husband and daughter have paid tribute to their dear friend. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Her husband George was a chartered accountant who was director of a management consultancy firm called Tanglewood 2016, according to Companies House. She told BBC News: "In her time as head teacher, she turned the school around, and she did so many things that enriched the children's lives. 'Gunshots heard' before Epsom College head found dead with husband and The bodies of headmistress Emma Pattison, 45, husband George, 39, and seven-year-old Lettie were discovered at a property on the grounds of the school in the early hours of Sunday morning. The statement said: "We are an extremely close family and family was at the centre of Emma and Lettie's universe. Police suspect the husband of Epsom College's late headteacher killed his wife and their seven-year-old daughter died in a double-murder suicide, The Independent understands. Surrey Police are investigating today, Sunday, February 5, after 45-year-old Emma Pattinson, the head of Epsom College, was discovered dead on the grounds of the 42,000 per year Surrey school. A parent whose daughter attends Croydon High School said the news was "an utter shock and tragedy". Epsom College - latest: Murdered headteacher's husband ran failed firm before deaths Emma Pattison allegedly slapped husband George in the face during prior incident seven years ago Maryam. She was just the most wonderful person. The head teacher of Epsom College and her daughter died of shotgun wounds at a property in the school grounds, an inquest in Surrey has heard. The Times reported that Ms Pattison had contacted a close relative with concerns about her husband in the hours before the deaths. "Our immediate thoughts and condolences are with Emmas family, friends and loved ones, and to the many pupils and colleagues whose lives she enriched throughout her distinguished career. Investigations are continuing into the circumstances of the deaths of the head of Epsom College and her family. Epsom College: Headmistress, husband and daughter, 7, found dead in Sources close to the investigation are now questioning whether the couple might have developed a code of silence, fearful that any further police involvement could have threatened their gilded lives. Responding to media reports that the school's rifle range had been cordoned off, Surrey Police confirmed it was not part of the scene of the incident. Domestic abuse campaigners have accused police of overlooking a "pattern of violence against women" by describing the Epsom College shooting as an "isolated incident". The College and Surrey Police will be in close contact over the coming weeks and months. Biden's $430bn student loan plan axed by top court, Rescuers amputate leg of woman stuck in travelator, Designer can refuse gay couples, top US court says, Eight-year election ban for Brazil's Bolsonaro, Two dead as man opens fire at Moldova airport. Officers from Surrey Police said they were in contact with Mr Pattison three days before the deaths after he registered a change of address, as firearms owners are required to. John Wildgoose, a photographer who took a portrait of the Pattison family last month for the Epsom Colleges announcement of Emmas headship, has described seven-year-old Lettie as an absolute angel. Published: 21:44, 5 Feb 2023 Updated: 12:45, 6 Feb 2023 Sarah Grealish Joe Hadden Alice Fuller Ed Southgate Published: Invalid Date, THE headmistress of prestigious Epsom College, her daughter. ", Read more: Nicola Bulley: What we know on Thursday as search area shifts to Lancashire coast, Police forces really need to stop describing domestic homicides as an "isolated incident." "I want to give my assurance that we will conduct a thorough investigation into what took place and hope to be able to bring some peace in these traumatic circumstances. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14 and the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. Mr Pattison owned a shotgun and had been in touch with the police three days before the tragedy to notify them of his change of address to the headteachers house on the campus of Epsom College. Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. "I would ask that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.. Epsom College head teacher, husband and daughter, 7, found dead on "There is nothing 'isolated' about a man murdering his wife and family," British-American lawyer Dr Ann Olivarius KC told Yahoo News UK. Monday 6 February 2023 10:28, UK Why you can trust Sky News The head of Epsom College has been found dead along with her husband and young daughter. Police were called by the South East Coast Ambulance Service to a property at Espom College in the early hours of Sunday morning (February 5), where the three people were found dead. Head of Epsom College found dead on school grounds along with husband Epsom College Sixth Form on Twitter: "RT @EpsomCollegeUK: What a I would ask that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time., Inspector Jon Vale, Epsom and Ewells Borough Commander, added the police are "aware that this tragic incident will have caused concern and upset in the local community." 2023 BBC. Mr Mullane said: What a lot of familicides have in common is first that they are almost exclusively committed by men in heterosexual family relationships; second that the man cannot envisage a future in which the status quo is not maintained, whatever the status quo happens to be. Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. There is no evidence that he had been violent towards previous partners, and after the 2016 incident, the police heard no more from the couple. He may see his family as possessions. To view this content choose 'accept and continue'. Deaths of Epsom College Head Emma Pattison, daughter and husband is This account already exists. Epsom has appointed Paul Williams as acting headmaster. "This is an incredibly traumatic incident and . Weve obviously moved house. In an update on Sunday evening, Surrey Police said: "An investigation is being carried out to establish the circumstances of their deaths. The paper also reporting that the property is next to the schools indoor rifle range, but that it has no live ammunition in it. In the UK, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123 and the domestic abuse helpline is 0808 2000 247. A source told the paper the range has no live ammunition in it. Make reading the news enjoyable and stay in the loop connect with influencers and brands for free. Epsom College head and daughter died of shotgun wounds - BBC Emma Fitzgibbons, whose twin sister and nieces were shot dead by her sisters husband Robert Needham in 2020, said she could see real similarities between the two cases, both of which were carried out by licensed gun owners. Extra staff were at the gates as worried parents asked for information. Read more about how we personalise ads in the BBC and our advertising partners. When he set up the wine business in 2012, he described himself as a career accountant desperate to do something better with his days. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Epsom College head Emma Pattison, 45, was found dead in the early hours of Sunday morning (Image: PA) The deaths of Epsom College head teacher Emma Pattison and her daughter and husband are. Police investigating the deaths have stressed that they believe this is an isolated incident with no third party involvement. Emma and George Pattison were a couple who appeared to have won the game of life successful, wealthy, and with a beautiful daughter to dote on. Alongside a smiling picture of her celebrating with champagne she wrote on Twitter: Wow! "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. Investigators said a gun registered to Mr Pattison was found at the scene, but that the causes of death would not be officially confirmed until post-mortem examinations have been completed. Sign up to our daily newsletters for all the latest and greatest from across London here. Detectives are examining the possibility George Pattison killed his wife and daughter before killing himself. Updated 08:51, 7 FEB 2023 Epsom College (Image: Get Surrey) The private school where the bodies of its headmistress and her family were found dead has pleaded for "time and space" to process. Read about our approach to external linking. Relative of Epsom College killing suspect breaks silence Any reporting to suggest otherwise is inaccurate. 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Emma Pattison, 45, was found dead with her husband George Pattison, 39, and their seven-year-old daughter Lettie at their home in the grounds of Epsom College in Surrey on Sunday. The final tweet posted by Epsom College headteacher Emma Pattison expressed her joy after the school won a prestigious award shortly after she became head. The family's next of kins have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. The head of private school Epsom College has been found dead along with her husband and seven-year-old daughter in a property on school grounds. In her familys case, she said: It was completely out of the blue. Emma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39, and their daughter Lettie were found dead at 01:10 GMT on Sunday. Emma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39, and their daughter Lettie, seven. Police signs are still up around the college and people wearing hi-vis jackets have been seen walking around the grounds. As to why a child is killed as well as a wife, it might be that he kills the child in front of his wife to cause her extraordinary hurt, as a form of punishment, or it might be that he has decided the childs life wont be worth living any more once the parents are dead. The focus was on the welfare and wellbeing of pupils and staff. He may even perceive that the child is in the way. Our immediate thoughts and condolences are with Emmas family, friends and loved ones, and to the many pupils and colleagues whose lives she enriched throughout her distinguished career. Citing an unnamed source, the paper reported that a member of staff called the emergency services early Sunday after hearing the shots. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. Police visited home of Epsom College head over 2016 domestic row Boarding students pay more than 42,000 a year and its alumni include the former Conservative MP Sir Michael Fallon and the broadcaster Jeremy Vine. Home; About us + Approval to inspect; Quality assurance; Governance; Work for us; Annual Report 2021-22; Our values; Make a complaint; Latest news; Behind the closed doors that led to the Epsom College tragedy Video, Watch: Protesters attack Nike store in central Paris, School toilet sex assaults leads to boy's arrest, Prince Harry claims 320,000 in hacking damages, UK porn age checks raise privacy concerns, Babies died 'due to care failures and not murder', Man regains ability to smile after surgery, Two dead as man opens fire at Moldova airport, Sky Mobile and Giffgaff customers suffer outage, Gray cleared to work for Labour amid Tory anger, PM wrong to say I refused to apologise - Goldsmith. Board of governors chair at the school, Dr Alastair Wells, said: On behalf of everyone at Epsom College, I want to convey our utter shock and disbelief at this tragic news. Beth Sagar-Fenton (@BethSF) February 7, 2023. A parent said that pupils and staff were being offered counselling and that a special assembly was being held. At this stage, police are confident that this is an isolated incident with no third-party involvement.". The language used has provoked criticism from campaigners. The familys home is said to be close to other houses occupied by teachers and staff. Why people are angry with police over Epsom College shooting - Yahoo News Emma was a wonderful teacher, but most of all she was a delightful person. Officers said they. Using ground-breaking science, Chris Packham creates the most authentic T rex ever. Croydon High School described Ms Pattison as "hugely respected and much loved". I expect the staff will speak to the children about it in assembly. The college posted a statement on Twitter describing Ms Pattison as a wonderful head but saying that it was unable to say more about the shocking and tragic news of her death and would remain in close contact with Surrey Police over the coming weeks and months. All rights reserved.
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