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, according to Staffordshire Police.
"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 a wider threat to the public at this time."
Detective Inspector Kirsty Oldfield made this statement. The 43-year-old woman, from the Stafford area, remains in custody.
Author's summary: Woman arrested for suspected murder of two children.