Two women found dead in Wath-upon-Dearne house as 70-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder Jean and Sarah Redfern were found at a bungalow in Wath-Upon-Dearne South Yorkshire Police have charged Peter Redfern with their murders The bodies were found in a bungalow in Wath-upon-Dearne Redfern, 70, appeared at Rotherham Magistrates' Court today Detectives have charged a 70-year-old father with the double murder of his wife and daughter who were shot at their home. Mother Jean Redfern, 67, and her daughter Sarah, 33, were shot in the detached bungalow in the village of Wath-upon-Dearne, South Yorkshire. Peter Redfern, a gas fitter, who was arrested for questioning on suspicion of murder, has now been charged with the double murder. South Yorkshire Police outside a house in Wath upon Dearne where the two women were found dead He appeared at Rotherham Magistrates' Court today charged with murdering his wife and daughter. Redfern spoke only to confirm his name and address at the brief hearing this morning. He was remanded in custody to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on Wednesday, August 7. Police were called to the home the tree-lined road Sandygate in an upmarket area of the village, where all three had lived for around 20 years. Residents spoke of their shock at the double killing at the property and described the family as private people and 'little unit on their own'. Following the deaths, a family member said: 'The family of Jean and Sarah are devastated by the news of their deaths. Jean was a much loved sister and aunt. Sarah was a wonderful, kind and loving niece and cousin. Mother Jean Redfern, 67, and her daughter Sarah, 33, were shot in the detached bungalow We are at a loss to know why they died, but ask as a family that we are allowed to grieve and try to come to terms with what has happened. A spokesperson for Bonmarche, the Rotherham city centre shop where Sarah worked, said: We are deeply shocked to hear the devastating news about Sarah Redfern. Sarah was a valued member of the Rotherham Bonmarche store where she had worked for over nine years. 'Our thoughts are with Sarah's family and friends at this very difficult time.' South Yorkshire Police launched the murder investigation after discovering the bodies at 7.20 pm on Monday. Sarah was said to be 'inseparable' from her mother. Sandygate was cordoned off while the investigation continued, with scenes of crime officers seen outside the house. Police have appealed for anyone with information about the murder to come forward. One neighbour, Helen Hughes, said: 'We have had the detectives round but they haven't said anything, they won't tell us anything. I knew the family; they were very private people. They kept themselves to themselves. If you passed them you would have a chit chat about the weather and that was it. They were a little unit on their own. When you spoke to them they were nice and that was it. It is very sad, I am sorry about it. They weren't any trouble to anyone. It's a shame.' Another neighbour, who did not want to be named, said: 'We are neighbourly with them but not close. I know them enough to say good morning. The daughter worked at the shop where I buy my clothes. They are a quiet family and Sarah was a beautiful young woman. It is a great tragedy. Neighbour John Clough, said the mother and daughter were "inseparable" and were often seen out together. A South Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said last night: 'Detectives have started a homicide investigation after the bodies of two women were discovered at an address in Wath-upon-Dearne. A local man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is assisting police with enquiries. Anyone with information about Monday's shooting should phone South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.