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Two children who died in a murder investigation in Stafford have been named by police. Meraj Ul Zahra, aged two, and Abdul Momin Alfaateh, three, were found unresponsive with injuries inside a home in Corporation Street on Sunday morning.
Both children died at the scene. Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Investigation continues
A 43-year-old woman from the Stafford area was arrested on suspicion of murder on Sunday. She remains in custody while inquiries continue.
A police cordon also remains in place in Corporation Street. The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct as is routine following earlier police contact.
Emergency response
Two ambulances and two paramedic officers were sent to the scene, according to West Midlands Ambulance Service. A spokesman said it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save the children and they were confirmed dead at the scene.
Luke Browne, who lives in the street, said he saw a forensics van and a police car parked up as he left for work on Sunday morning. The 61-year-old book shop owner said: "It's very sad. Children dying is a horror. It's quite painful to hear it."
Sources used: "Staffordshire Police", "West Midlands Ambulance Service", "PA Media" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
