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Woman and two children found dead in Stoke: Man in custody | |
(about 14 hours later) | |
A woman and two young children have been found dead at a house in Stoke-on-Trent. | |
Staffordshire Police said they were called at 18:35 BST on Sunday to an address in Sherwin Road. | |
They said the woman and children, who have not been named, were pronounced dead at the scene. | |
Staffordshire Police said a man was arrested at the property. Officers are currently at the address and will stay there to "speak to local residents". | |
Ch Supt Martin Evans said: "We understand the local community are both shocked and saddened by this tragic incident, and we recognise the community's need for information. | |
"However it is important not to speculate and let our detectives conduct their detailed investigation to establish the full facts. | |
"Local officers will maintain a visible presence in our community to support the investigation and the local community affected." |