06 February 2023 , 18:50
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A three-month-old baby was among four people found with “serious stab injuries” at their home this morning, according to police.
Officers were called to a home in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, by concerned ambulance crews at the property.
A four-year-old girl, two-year-old boy and a three-month-old baby boy were found with serious stab injuries and taken to hospital.
A 34-year-old woman was treated for injuries and remains under arrest on suspicion of attempted murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Sam Freeman, of the homicide and major enquiry team (HMET), said: "We continue to carry out extensive inquiries into this incident which resulted in three children suffering serious injuries this morning.
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Police were called to the home by ambulance crews (PA)"A woman continues to be treated for injuries and remains under arrest in hospital. Based on our investigations so far, we are not seeking anyone else in connection with what has taken place.
"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."
A forensic police officer at the scene today (STEVE ALLEN)The three-month-old baby and the four-year-old girl are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The two-year-old boy is described as being in a serious but stable condition.
One Walpole Road resident, who asked not to be named, said: "I just knew (the family) to say hi to - they seem like good people."
Three children were found hurt (STEVE ALLEN)
Police asked the public to avoid speculation (Steve Allen)Another neighbour said: "I don't know the lady but I've seen her when I've been taking my kids to school and we'd greet each other, she's good. I was very, very shocked."
Neighbour Vincent Jones, 86, who has lived in the street for more than 40 years added: "I saw the ambulance out there and they were taking a woman away. The ambulance woke me up at about 8am.
"She was wrapped in blankets. There were loads of ambulances and police cars."
The police cordon was later removed (SWNS)"I saw them about, but not to have a conversation with. They would say hello and that's it.
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"I saw her running up and down with the two children and she had another one recently, about Christmas time.
"Let's just hope they're all right."
Investigations are ongoing, according to police (Steve Allen)Forensic officers in white protective clothing were seen coming in and out of the mid-terrace house and a cordon was removed at around 3pm.
Chief Inspector Rebecca Calpin, of Kirklees Police, added: "Reassurance patrols are taking place in the local area by officers from the Huddersfield neighbourhood policing team and will be continuing throughout the day as Kirklees officers work to support colleagues from HMET."