Baby and child found dead in home
November 13, 2008
The two boys were found after concerns were raised for their welfare
A three-month-old boy and a boy aged three have been found dead at a property in Greater Manchester.
Officers discovered the bodies at an address in Kilmington Drive, Cheetham Hill, on Wednesday night.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said that officers were alerted after reports of “concern for welfare” were made to them.
A 21-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody awaiting questioning.
The police spokesman was unable to confirm or deny reports that the children had been stabbed to death.
‘Heart-breaking’
A neighbour, who did not want to be named, said the residents were in shock at the news of the deaths.
“It’s heart-breaking, just tragic - hard to believe,” she said.
Forensic officers are at the house carrying out tests.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “A 21-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody for questioning.
“An investigation is currently under way into the circumstances surrounding (the children’s) deaths.”
Source: bbc.co.uk/
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