A 43-YEAR-OLD woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two children were found dead.
Police were called to a home in Corporation Street in Stafford at 7.30am this morning by the ambulance service.
Two children were pronounced dead at the scene.
The woman arrested, from the Stafford area, remains in custody.
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.
“We ask that people do not speculate at this stage as it is distressing for family and friends and could hinder our enquiries.
“We understand that this incident may cause concern in the local community. We don’t believe there is wider threat to the public at this time.
“A cordon is currently in place at a home on Corporation Street.”
Anyone with any information that could help is asked to get in touch by calling 101, or via Live Chat on our website, quoting incident number 147 of 12 October.
To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
