A 43-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after two children were found dead at a house on Corporation Street, Stafford.
Emergency services responded to the scene just after 7:30am on Sunday following an urgent alert from West Midlands Ambulance Service.
Staffordshire Police confirmed that the children were pronounced dead at the scene, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Detective Inspector Kirsty Oldfield said, “We are working hard to understand more about what happened leading up to these two children tragically losing their lives.”
She added, “We ask that people do not speculate at this stage as it is distressing for family and friends and could hinder our enquiries.”
Detective Inspector Oldfield also reassured the public that there is no wider threat amid the ongoing investigation.
Police are piecing together the heartbreaking circumstances behind the deaths and have urged residents to avoid spreading rumours to allow officers to carry out their work.
Authorities continue to investigate the tragic incident and have asked the community to remain calm as inquiries proceed.
Stay with us for the latest developments on this tragic story.
Originally published by UKNIP.
