Staffordshire police and forensics outside the home on Corporation Street in Stafford after a woman was arrested on suspicion of murdering 2 children.

A woman has been arrested following the death of two children in Stafford.

Staffordshire Police were called to a home on Corporation Street at around 7.30am today (Sunday 12 October) by colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service.

Sadly, two children were pronounced dead at the scene.

Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers at this tragic time.

A 43-year-old woman, from the Stafford area, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and 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. There is no wider threat to the public.

‘A cordon is currently in place at a home on Corporation Street.’

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