Queensland police are investigating the sudden deaths of an elderly man and woman in Cairns.

A police statement said officers attended a home in the far north Queensland city about 10am on January 4 to conduct a welfare check at the request of family.

“A man and woman, both aged in their early 90s, were located deceased,” the statement said.

“Investigations are underway to establish their cause of death.”

Police have stated that no further information was available on Thursday morning and the investigation is understood to be in its early stages.

By Rex Martinich in Brisbane