Police have detained a woman following a fatal house fire in Wolverhampton on Friday evening.
From West Midlands Police:
The woman in her 30s remains in custody this afternoon (Sat) as investigations continue into the blaze in Mason Street at around 8.30pm (Friday).
Tragically two boys aged one and three, were pronounced dead at the scene. Their family is being supported by our specialist officers at this most awful time.
Investigators are working with fire service colleagues to establish the exact circumstances of the fire.
Officers are continuing with door-to-door enquiries with CCTV from the area also being retrieved and reviewed.
A cordon at the scene is likely to remain in place for some time and we thank the local residents for their understanding.
DCI Kylie Westlake, from the public protection unit, said: “This is a truly tragic incident and our thoughts remain very much with those who loved the children who have been lost.
“We understand the shock and distress this awful incident will have caused to many people and we are working at pace to ascertain exactly what has happened.
“Officers have arrested a woman on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of two children.
“While we would ask people not to speculate about this or the wider incident, we would ask that anyone who can help with our enquiries, and who is yet to speak with us, to get in contact.”
