Wolverhampton stabbings: Police say that investigation is nearing completion
A police investigation into a man who stabbed his mother and sister before turning the blade on himself is nearing completion, an inquest heard.
Melvin James had been in hospital for a short period in Edinburgh, Scotland before returning to live with his mother Joyce in Wolverhampton.
However, on the morning of March 8 James attacked his mother and sister Anne Marie with a knife in Mrs James' flat in Chadwick Close, Merry Hill.
James stabbed himself and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Anne Marie was also found dead in the flat while Mrs James was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Detective Inspector Warren Hines, from West Midlands Police homicide team, said: "Our investigation is nearly complete. We are awaiting pathology reports and medical notes from Edinburgh.
"The only big thing that's outstanding is the transcript from the 999 call."
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) where also instructed to investigate the incident.
Natalie Peake, lead investigator, said: "We are looking at the incident in two parts; deployment and management and the use of force by fire arm officers."
The inquest was adjourned for a further update on June 30.
