A 21-year-old woman is being held on suspicion of murder after a baby and a young child were found reportedly stabbed to death.
The bodies of the three-month-old baby and a three-year-old child were discovered at a property in the Cheetham Hill area of Manchester.
A police spokesman said: "A 21-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in pol
ice custody for questioning. An investigation is under way into the circumstances surrounding (the children's) deaths."
The Manchester Evening News reported that the children had received fatal stab wounds to the chest, but a police spokesman said he was "unable to confirm or deny the reports".
Officers were alerted to the grim find at the property in Kilmington Drive after reports of "concern for welfare" were made.
The house was cordoned off on Thursday morning with several police officers standing outside. Forensic experts are carrying out a detailed examination of the house.
The sexes of the children were not being disclosed until next of kin had been informed, the force said.
Cheetham Hill is about two miles north of Manchester City Centre. It is undergoing regeneration and has a large proportion of council housing.
Greater Manchester Police is appealing for anyone with any information about the discovery to contact CID officers on 0161 856 3540. People can also call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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