Cliff Notes
- A 43-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the deaths of two children in Stafford.
- Police and emergency services were called to a residence, where two children were pronounced dead at the scene.
- Authorities advise against speculation to protect the family and the integrity of the investigation, assuring the public that there is no wider threat.
Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after death of two children in Stafford | UK News
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A 43-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of two children in Stafford.
Police were called to a home on Corporation Street at around 7.30am on Sunday by West Midlands Ambulance Service.
Two children were pronounced dead at the scene, Staffordshire Police said.
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 inquiries.
“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.”
The 43-year-old woman, who is from the Stafford area, remains in custody.
The force has not confirmed the ages of the two children. Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers, police said.