Summary
Two young children, aged two and three, died in Stafford, England, leading to the arrest of a 43-year-old woman on suspicion of murder. Police are investigating the incident, while local residents have expressed shock and sadness over the tragedy.
Key Facts
- A two-year-old girl, Meraj Ul Zahra, and a three-year-old boy, Abdul Momin Alfaateh, died after being found injured and unresponsive.
- The incident happened on Corporation Street in Stafford around 07:30 BST on a Sunday.
- A 43-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder and is in police custody.
- Local residents have described the community as being shocked and somber following the deaths.
- Flowers have been left at the scene as a mark of respect for the children.
- The police are cautioning against speculation to avoid distressing the families and interfering with the investigation.
- The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to previous police contact.
- Emergency services quickly responded but confirmed the children dead at the scene.
