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A woman and two young children have been found dead at a house in Stoke-on-Trent. A 27-year-old 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. Staffordshire Police said they were called at about 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.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". Police said a man, aged 27, who was arrested at the scene, remained in police custody.
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. 'Terrible incident'
"However it is important not to speculate and let our detectives conduct their detailed investigation to establish the full facts. Formal identification of the woman and children is yet to take place. The house remains cordoned off and detectives expect the forensic examination to take "some considerable time".
"Local officers will maintain a visible presence in our community to support the investigation and the local community affected." Ch Supt Martin Evans said: "Our investigation into this terrible incident continues. We must stress the need for the public and media to refrain from speculating.
"Detectives are working hard to understand how these lives came to be lost.
"We understand the shock and sadness neighbours and local residents are feeling. We need time and some patience to establish the facts.
"The level of detail of the examination at the house is vital to piecing together what happened. This work will include support from a forensic pathologist."
Mr Evans said officers would also be speaking to neighbours, family and friends as part of their investigation.
Police are in the process of informing the immediate family, who are being offered specialist support.