Vanessa PearceWest Midlands
A 43-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the deaths of two children.
Emergency services were called to a home in Corporation Street, Stafford, at about 07:30 BST, where the two children were pronounced dead.
“We are working hard to understand more about what happened leading up to these two children tragically losing their lives,” said Det Insp Kirsty Oldfield of Staffordshire Police.
“We ask that people do not speculate at this stage as it is distressing for family and friends and could hinder our inquiries.”
Officers were called to the home by West Midlands Ambulance service, the force added.
The children’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, it said.
A cordon is currently in place at the home.
