Woman arrested for ‘murder’ after two children found dead at home

A view of Corporation Street.
The children were found dead on Corporation Street (Picture: Google Maps)

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of two children in Stafford.

Two children were found dead at a home on Corporation Street at around 7.30am today by West Midlands Ambulance Service.

A woman, 43, from the Stafford area was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Detective Inspector Kirsty Oldfield said: ‘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.

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‘We understand that this incident may cause concern in the local community. We don’t believe there is wider threat to the public at this time.

‘A cordon is currently in place at a home on Corporation Street.’

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