Zimbabwean man sought over UK triple murder

British police have launched an international manhunt for a Zimbabwean man wanted in connection with the deaths of his wife and her two children after their bodies were discovered at a home in Bedfordshire.

Seasoned radio personality Ezra Tshisa Sibanda reported that Mkhanyisi Mark Tshuma is being sought by Bedfordshire Police in connection with the deaths of his wife, Nothabo Zandile Khumalo, and her two children, aged 15 and five.

The victims' bodies were found at a property on Carnoustie Drive after officers forced entry on Monday following reports that the family had not been seen for several days.

Police have since launched a murder investigation and say Tshuma, who was known to all three victims, is wanted in connection with the case. Detectives believe he has fled the United Kingdom and have declared him a fugitive as efforts to trace him continue.

A senior officer from Bedfordshire Police described the incident as "deeply distressing."

"This is a deeply distressing incident in which a mother and her two children are believed to have been murdered."

Police said there is currently nothing to suggest there is any wider risk to the public, although patrols have been increased in the area while detectives continue their investigation.

Images from the scene showed police vehicles and forensic investigation units outside the property as officers gathered evidence.

Bedfordshire Police have appealed to anyone with information about the incident, the whereabouts of Tshuma, or anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area on Friday or Saturday, to come forward and assist the investigation.