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Murder investigation launched after two children found dead

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two children died in Stafford
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two children died in Stafford
  • Two children were pronounced dead at a home in Stafford on Sunday morning after emergency services were called.
  • Staffordshire Police attended the property on Corporation Street at approximately 7.30am following a call from West Midlands Ambulance Service.
  • A 43-year-old woman from the Stafford area has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
  • The children's next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from specially-trained officers.
  • Detectives are investigating the circumstances and have urged the public not to speculate, adding that there is no wider threat to the community.
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