Detectives have arrested a woman on suspicion of murder after two children died at a home in Staffordshire. Emergency services were scrambled to the Stafford property at around 7.30am this morning.

Sadly two children were pronounced dead at the scene. Now a 43-year-old woman, from Stafford, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Meanwhile detectives have urged people not to speculate over the tragedy. Staffordshire Police say officers were called to the address on Corporation Street at around 7.30am this morning (October 12) by colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service.

Two children were pronounced dead at the scene. The force has confirmed their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers.

Detective Inspector Kir

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