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Sheffield 'incident': Two boys die in Shiregreen | Sheffield 'incident': Two boys die in Shiregreen |
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Two boys have died and four other children are in hospital after an "incident" at a house in Sheffield. | |
A man, 37, and a woman, 34, were arrested on suspicion of murder after "reports of concerns for safety" at the home in Shiregreen at 07:30 BST. | |
The boys, aged 13 and 14, died after being taken to hospital with the other children - aged 11, 10, three and seven months. The others remain in hospital. | |
Police said they were still trying to work out how the boys died. | |
The two people under arrest remain in police custody. | |
The conditions of the other four children have not been revealed. | |
South Yorkshire Police said post-mortem tests would be carried out "in due course". | |
Forensics officers have been seen going into the home in Gregg House Road. | |
Det Ch Insp Simon Palmer said: "I appreciate the events of this morning have caused concern locally but I'd like to reassure you that there is no wider risk to the community. | Det Ch Insp Simon Palmer said: "I appreciate the events of this morning have caused concern locally but I'd like to reassure you that there is no wider risk to the community. |
"To allow the investigation to progress, I would please ask that people are mindful of what they are posting on social media and the potential distress this may cause." | "To allow the investigation to progress, I would please ask that people are mindful of what they are posting on social media and the potential distress this may cause." |
The Yorkshire Air Ambulance earlier landed in the grounds of Hartley Brook Primary Academy, which backs on to the road. | The Yorkshire Air Ambulance earlier landed in the grounds of Hartley Brook Primary Academy, which backs on to the road. |
The school is not believed to have been involved in the incident. | The school is not believed to have been involved in the incident. |
Police earlier ruled out speculation online that shots had been fired. | Police earlier ruled out speculation online that shots had been fired. |
A police cordon remains in place around Gregg House Road, with buses being diverted from the area. | A police cordon remains in place around Gregg House Road, with buses being diverted from the area. |
Det Ch Insp Palmer added: "We will be providing regular updates when we are able to. | |
"If anyone does have concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to an officer in the area." | |
Aaron Brunskill, who lives locally, said residents came out into the street at 08:00 to find about 15 police cars and four ambulances. | Aaron Brunskill, who lives locally, said residents came out into the street at 08:00 to find about 15 police cars and four ambulances. |
He said: "I know there's children there, I've just seen them walking back to the shops and that's all I know. | He said: "I know there's children there, I've just seen them walking back to the shops and that's all I know. |
"Everyone speaking on the road said the first one out had to be resuscitated." | "Everyone speaking on the road said the first one out had to be resuscitated." |