Crime reporter(wp/es):
A family has spoken of their shock after a mother and daughter were stabbed to death in a quiet village.
Margaret Harris, in her 70s, and her daughter Sharon, in her 50s, died at their home in Hadlow, Kent, on Saturday.
Mrs Harris’ sister, Doris Pope said on Sunday: "We are just too shocked and haven't quite come to terms with it."
She said it was a "relief" to learn a suspect was due to appear in court accused of the attack.
Neighbour Jack Ralph, 28, has been charged with two counts of murder and one of attempted murder. He will appear in court on Monday.
Mrs Harris' husband David, aged in his 70s, was also stabbed in the incident, which happened at about 7.30am. He suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital.
Neighbours described the incident as "truly horrific" and something which had "rocked" the "quiet and friendly" village near Tonbridge.
Margaret Maile, 63, said: " My son phoned me and told me Sharon and Margaret had died. I didn't know them well, they were quiet but pleasant. We would see them to say good morning to.
"They've lived here longer than us and we've been here 32 years.
"It's very sad, you just don't expect something like this to happen here."
Nigel Keogh, a 51-year-old plasterer who lives across the street, described Mr and Mrs Harris as a "nice couple", adding: "They kept themselves to themselves.
"They own a big campervan and would go out on trips in it."
Ralph has been remanded in custody and will appear via video link at Medway Magistrates' Court on Monday.
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