A MAN at the centre of a police murder probe died from hanging at least a day after his wife and teenage daughters were stabbed to death in their beds, police have revealed.

Post mortems have now been carried out on the Lad family, whose bodies were found at the family home on Blackberry Way, Clayton. Detectives have now confirmed a post mortem examination on father Jitendra Lad, 49, confirmed he died from compression of the neck caused by hanging.

The examination suggested Mr Lad died on Monday .

Examinations on the rest of the family show Daksha, 44, Trisha, 19, and Nisha,16, all died in their beds as a result of stab wounds. These injuries are thought to have been sustained at an earlier point during the weekend.

Det Supt Simon Atkinson, from West Yorkshire Police's Protective Services (Crime), said: "I have spoken to the family members this evening and updated them on the results of the post mortem examinations.

"They are continuing to come to terms with what took place at Blackberry Way, which has robbed a family of two generations, and specially trained officers are supporting them at this very difficult time.

"Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances leading to the incident and we will not be drawn on speculation while our investigation is ongoing.

"I would reiterate that we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths and neighbourhood officers have increased patrols in the area to offer reassurance to local people."