Staffordshire Police say a 43-year-old woman from the Stafford area has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two children died in Stafford. Officers were called to a home on Corporation Street at about 07:30 on Sunday following a report from the West Midlands Ambulance Service. The two children were pronounced dead at the scene. Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

The ages of the children have not yet been confirmed by police. Detective Inspector Kirsty Oldfield said investigators are trying to understand what happened in the lead-up to the children’s deaths. She urged people not to speculate, saying it could distress families and hinder inquiries. A cordon remains in place at the property on Corporation Street.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or via the force’s online live chat, quoting incident 147 of October 12. For anonymity, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 to provide information.