A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the deaths of two children in Stafford.
Police were called to a home on Corporation Street at around 7:30am by the West Midlands Ambulance Service, where two children were pronounced dead at the scene.
A 43-year-old woman from the Stafford area has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. The children's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers.
A cordon is currently in place outside the home on Corporation Street.
"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."
Detective Inspector Kirsty Oldfield from Staffordshire Police
Author's summary: Woman arrested for suspected murder of two children in Stafford.