A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after three children were found dead at a house in Bristol. The police are investigating the incident and offering support to the children's loved ones.
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after three children were found dead at a house in Bristol . Avon and Somerset Police made the discovery when officers attended a concern for welfare call in Blaise Walk, Sea Mills, at about 00:40 GMT. The arrested woman, 42, is in police custody at a hospital. The force said the Independent Office for Police Conduct had been informed due to "prior police contact".
Ch Insp Vicks Hayward-Melen said: "This is an incredibly tragic and heartbreaking incident in which three children have sadly died. "My sincere condolences go to the children's loved ones, and we will be ensuring they are offered support through our family liaison unit. Mark Shelford, Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, said questions needed to be asked about how "such an appalling event has occurred". "The deaths of these children is heartbreaking.
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