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| A 43-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of two children's bodies in a car in Heathfield, East Sussex. | A 43-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of two children's bodies in a car in Heathfield, East Sussex. |
| The bodies of a boy and a girl, both aged under five, were discovered when officers broke into a car parked in Mill Close shortly before noon. | The bodies of a boy and a girl, both aged under five, were discovered when officers broke into a car parked in Mill Close shortly before noon. |
| A woman was arrested after reporting an "incident" to police and was taken to hospital with "self-harm injuries". | A woman was arrested after reporting an "incident" to police and was taken to hospital with "self-harm injuries". |
| Sussex Police said the woman and two children were known to each other. | Sussex Police said the woman and two children were known to each other. |
| Post-mortem examinations are due to take place on Thursday when the children's identities are expected to be released. | Post-mortem examinations are due to take place on Thursday when the children's identities are expected to be released. |
| 'Self-harm injuries' | 'Self-harm injuries' |
| The woman, who is believed to have connections with Surrey, was taken to Eastbourne District General Hospital with injuries, where she is said to be in a stable condition. Police are yet to interview her. | The woman, who is believed to have connections with Surrey, was taken to Eastbourne District General Hospital with injuries, where she is said to be in a stable condition. Police are yet to interview her. |
| The car has been towed away for forensic examination and a police cordon has been put up around a three-storey detached house in Sheepsetting Lane which has a "Sold" sign outside. | The car has been towed away for forensic examination and a police cordon has been put up around a three-storey detached house in Sheepsetting Lane which has a "Sold" sign outside. |
| Jill Radford, 61, who lives in Sheepsetting Lane, said: "I think there used to be a couple living there until they separated. The house went up for sale sometime before Christmas. | Jill Radford, 61, who lives in Sheepsetting Lane, said: "I think there used to be a couple living there until they separated. The house went up for sale sometime before Christmas. |
| "I think there were some young children living there. I could see there were often toys in the front garden." | "I think there were some young children living there. I could see there were often toys in the front garden." |
| Ms Radford said she did not know the family and did not think other neighbours were close to them. | Ms Radford said she did not know the family and did not think other neighbours were close to them. |
| Ch Insp Julia Pope said: "This is a very tragic incident, but I would like to reassure people that it is fully contained and there is no threat to anyone in the area. | Ch Insp Julia Pope said: "This is a very tragic incident, but I would like to reassure people that it is fully contained and there is no threat to anyone in the area. |
| "We will move to restore normality and access to Mill Close as quickly as possible." | "We will move to restore normality and access to Mill Close as quickly as possible." |
| Sussex Police have informed family members of the deaths. |