Police release picture of family found dead in Bedfordshire - as father 'on the run'

<p class="first">Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma is thought to have fled to <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> two days before his wife and daughters were found dead.</p><p>Police forced entry into their house in Great Denham, <strong>Bedfordshire</strong>, after Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, hadn't been seen for several days.</p><p>The suspect, who goes by the name Mark, is from Bedford and is a British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage.</p><p>Officers believe the 45-year-old flew from London <strong>Heathrow</strong> to Zimbabwe on Saturday.</p><p>Detective Inspector Lee Martin appealed directly to the suspect to hand himself in.</p><p>"Unthinkable harm has been caused to those around you," he said.</p><p>"Three innocent people have lost their lives in the worst possible circumstances, leaving your relatives and friends devastated."</p><p><strong>"</strong>We are throwing the full weight of the law behind this investigation. Criminal investigations know no borders," DI Martin added.</p><p>"We are actively working with national and intentional agencies to pursue every available line of inquiry to track you down - and we will find you.</p><p>"So please do the right thing. Come forward and hand yourself in to local authorities."</p> <p>Nala's school, Pilgrims Pre Prep in Bedford, called her "a much-loved member of our school community who brought joy to those around her every day".</p><p>"Many of our staff had known her since she was just seven months old and had the privilege of watching her grow," said head teacher Jo Webster.</p><p>"She was a little ray of sunshine, known for her inquisitive and bubbly nature, her positivity, happiness and her wonderful sense of humour."</p> <p><strong>