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'Sleep tight precious little ones': Tributes continue to grow at Stafford home where two children were found dead amid murder investigation

Tributes of balloons and teddy bears sit somberly outside a home where two children were found dead.

By Daniel Walton
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Dozens of tributes of balloons, flowers, teddy bears and heartfelt notes have been left outside of a Stafford home where two young children were found dead. 

It comes after Staffordshire Police were called to a property on Corporation Street, Stafford, at around 7.30am on Sunday, October 12, by West Midlands Ambulance Service colleagues. 

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One note that was left by neighbouring residents reads "Sleep light precious little ones"
One note that was left by neighbouring residents reads "Sleep tight precious little ones"

On arrival, two children, named by Staffordshire Police as Meraj Ul Zahra, aged two, and Abdul Momin Alfaateh, three, were both found unresponsive and tragically died at the scene. 

A 43-year-old woman from the Stafford area was arrested on suspicion of murder and was detained under the Mental Health Act after being assessed by medical professionals.

Popular childrens teddy bears were left at the scene on Corporation Street
Popular childrens teddy bears were left at the scene on Corporation Street

Now, dozens of tributes lie poignantly on the street, with heartfelt notes paying tribute to the two youngsters. 

One note, that was left by residents, reads: "Sleep tight, precious little ones.

"Our thoughts and love are with you and your family."

Many people have visited the address to leave flowers and notes for the children's family
Many people have visited the address to leave flowers and notes for the children's family
The tributes include flowers, teddy bears and heartfelt notes
The tributes include flowers, teddy bears and heartfelt notes

Teddy bears featuring popular cartoon characters were also placed at the scene, including Minnie Mouse, Paw Patrol and Paddington Bear. 

Enquiries into the incident are still ongoing, with Staffordshire Police continuing to appeal for information from anyone who can help with the investigation to get in touch.

The tributes have contunued to grow since the sad events on Sunday
The tributes have contunued to grow since the sad events on Sunday
Some personal letters to the children's family have been left enclosed
Some personal letters to the children's family have been left enclosed

Detective Inspector Kirsty Oldfield from Staffordshire Police said: "We are working hard to understand more about what happened leading up to these two children tragically losing their lives.

“We ask that people do not speculate at this stage, as it is distressing for family and friends and could hinder our enquiries.

Dozens of tribues not lay at the scene
Dozens of tributes lay at the scene

"We understand that this incident may cause concern in the local community. There is no threat to the wider public.

"Anyone with any information that could help us with our investigation is asked to get in touch by calling 101, or via Live Chat on our website, quoting incident number 147 of October 12."