Two children found dead inside a family home in Stafford have been named, after a woman was arrested by police on suspicion of murder.
The bodies of Meraj Ul Zahra, two, and Abdul Momin Alfaateh, three, were discovered in a property on Corporation Street, in the West Midlands town, at around 7.30am on Sunday.
Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers. The victims are understood to be siblings.
A woman, 43, from the Stafford area, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody, Staffordshire Police said.
Detectives have requested CCTV and doorbell footage from the those in the Stafford area near St George’s mental health hospital.
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 inquiries.
“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.”
Anyone with any information that could help with the investigation is asked to contact police on 101, or through the live chat facility on the website, quoting incident number 147 of October 12.
To report information anonymously, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.
