Huddersfield: Woman arrested after three children stabbed

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Image caption, Police remain at the property in Huddersfield

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of three young children at a house in Huddersfield.

A three-month-old baby boy, a two-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl were found with serious stab injuries at the property on Walpole Road, police said.

The girl and the baby are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries and the boy is described as in "a serious but stable condition", police said.

A 34-year-old woman was found injured and is under arrest in hospital.

West Yorkshire Police said they were not seeking anyone else in connection with the investigation.

Det Ch Insp Sam Freeman said: "We continue to carry out extensive enquiries into this incident which resulted in three children suffering serious injuries this morning.

"Officers continue to support the family involved at what is clearly a dreadful time for them.

"I would like to remind residents that this case involves very young children and ask that their privacy is respected and members of the public avoid unhelpful speculation which can only increase distress for the family involved."

Image caption, Police were called to Walpole Road at about 08:00 GMT

Officers were called to the property at 08:00 GMT on Monday.

Neighbour Vincent Jones, 86, who has lived in the street for more than 40 years, said had been woken by the sound of ambulances.

"I saw the ambulance out there and they were taking a woman away. She was wrapped in blankets. There were loads of ambulances and police cars," he said.

Mr Jones said he did not know the family well.

"I saw them about, but not to have a conversation with. They would say hello and that's it," he said.

"I saw her running up and down with the two children and she had another one recently, about Christmas time."

Investigators left the property at about 15:00, but one officer remained at the door to the house.

West Yorkshire Police said "reassurance patrols" were taking place in the area.

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