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A father has been arrested after his two children, aged two and four, were found unconscious at a house in Manchester and died later in hospital. | A father has been arrested after his two children, aged two and four, were found unconscious at a house in Manchester and died later in hospital. |
Police were called to the property in Whalley Road, Whalley Range, on Wednesday morning. | Police were called to the property in Whalley Road, Whalley Range, on Wednesday morning. |
Officers found the brother and sister, a two-year-old boy and four-year-old girl, unconscious. They were taken to hospital but died later. | Officers found the brother and sister, a two-year-old boy and four-year-old girl, unconscious. They were taken to hospital but died later. |
A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. | A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. |
Paramedics were called to the scene after an emergency call at about 0800 BST. | |
A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said attempts were made to resuscitate the children. | A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said attempts were made to resuscitate the children. |
She added: "The 37-year-old man is due to be questioned by officers. | She added: "The 37-year-old man is due to be questioned by officers. |
"Inquiries are continuing." | "Inquiries are continuing." |