POLICE say they are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths of a woman and her two young children in Bolton.

It comes as the woman is named locally as Tiffany Stevens.

Officers were called to a home on Arthur Street in Little Lever at 3.50pm on Monday where they found the body of a woman in her 20s and her two young children.

Supt Rick Jackson, of Greater Manchester Police’s Bolton borough, said: “This is an incredibly tragic incident and we have specialist officers supporting the family at this unimaginably difficult time.

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“Our officers will be continuing with enquiries at the scene over the coming days and detectives will be investigating the full circumstances surrounding what happened.

The Bolton News:

“We are keeping an open mind as to what happened to the woman and her children and the investigation is likely to take some time, however based on what we know so far we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.

“I would urge anyone who knows anything to get in touch with us as a matter of urgency, as your information could be vital to this investigation.”

Police have not confirmed the identity but neighbours have paid tribute to Tiffany, calling her a 'brilliant mum, friendly and nice to talk to'.

The Bolton News:

Her children are believed to be girls aged three and one.

Neighbour Annmarie Crossland, a good friend of Tiffany's, said her children played with Tiffany's two young girls.

There is a small police presence on the street and a cordon is still in place towards the back of the property. Residents say they are 'devastated' by the news.

One said: "I don't know what to say to be honest, it's just shocking.

"All I could hear was the police coming. My youngest used to play with her kids and you could always hear when she was coming over."

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Another resident, who lives on Arthur Street, said: "You can't get over it. I've seen the little ones playing out.

"It's shocking and it's such a shame. It does affect you."

Little Lever resident John Thornton said: "It's a shock. You realise that this goes on in the UK and then it happens where you live. It's just very sad."

Cllr Sean Hornby, who represents the area for Bolton Council, spoke of his shock last night.

He said: "This is devastating news.

The Bolton News:

"I have spoken to residents in the area they are obviously shocked and very upset.

"I am saddened by the news, my thoughts are with close relatives of the family.

"We will await the findings of the police. There is speculation as to what has happened, but the police investigation will confirm what has happened with regard to this tragedy."

Police are expected to be at the scene for two days carrying out investigations.

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 6777 quoting reference number 1275 of 21/01/19 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.