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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 a man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after an "incident" at a house in Sheffield. Two boys have died and four other children are in hospital after an "incident" at a house in Sheffield.
Officers were called to "reports of concerns for safety" at a home in Gregg House Road, Shiregreen, at 07:30 BST. 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, were taken to hospital with four other children and have since died. 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.
The other children aged between seven months and 11 remain in hospital. Police said they were still trying to work out how the boys died.
A 37-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody. The two people under arrest remain in police custody.
South Yorkshire Police said the cause of death of the boys had not yet been established. The conditions of the other four children have not been revealed.
Post-mortem tests will be carried out "in due course", the force said. 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."