Meraj Ul Zahra, aged two, and Abdul Momin Alfaateh, aged three, were both found unresponsive with injuries inside a home in Stafford this morning, police have confirmed
A girl and a boy who were tragically found dead in Stafford this morning have been named by Staffordshire Police.
Meraj Ul Zahra, aged two, and Abdul Momin Alfaateh, three, were both found unresponsive with injuries inside a home in Corporation Street on Sunday morning, police said. They both died at the scene. Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
A 43-year-old woman, from the Stafford area, who was arrested on suspicion of murder on Sunday, remains in custody while inquiries continue. A police cordon also remains in place in Corporation Street.
The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) as is routine following earlier police contact, Staffordshire Police said.
Anyone with any information that could help Staffordshire Police with their investigation is asked to get in touch by calling 101, or via Live Chat on their website, quoting incident number 147 of 12 October. To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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