43-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder after two children found dead at home

Police were called to a home in Stafford at around 7.30am on Sunday morning by the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Two children were sadly pronounced dead at the scene

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A 43 year old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the tragic deaths of two children in Stafford.

The police were alerted to a home in Stafford around 7.30am on Sunday morning by the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Tragically, two children were pronounced dead at the scene.

The woman, from the Stafford area, was taken into custody on suspicion of murder. The next of kin of the children have been informed and are receiving support from specially-trained officers during this heartbreaking time, according to Staffordshire Police.

Detective Inspector Kirsty Oldfield urged the public not to speculate about the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the two children in Stafford.

She stated: "We are working hard to understand more about what happened leading up to these two children tragically losing their lives.", reports the Mirror.

"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.

"Staffordshire Police are appealing to anyone with information that could assist their investigation to get in touch on 101, or via Live Chat on their website, quoting incident number 147 of 12 October. To report anonymously, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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