A 42-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the bodies of three children were found inside a home in the Sea Mills area of Bristol. Police were called to the house shortly after midnight and discovered the tragic scene. The woman is currently in police custody at a hospital.
The ages of the children were not disclosed, but neighbors reported that all three were under the age of 10, with the youngest being a baby. Police have stated that this was an isolated incident and have not disclosed the relationship between the woman and the children. Chief Inspector Vicks Hayward-Melen described the situation as “incredibly tragic and heart-breaking.”
As a result of “prior police contact” with the individuals involved, the Avon and Somerset Police force has reported itself to the police watchdog. This is an ongoing investigation and the police are working to provide support to the family and the community affected by this devastating incident.