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Brother and sister 'asphyxiated' | Brother and sister 'asphyxiated' |
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A brother and sister found dead at their Denbighshire home were asphyxiated, police have confirmed. | |
The bodies of Caitlin Samuel, five, and her three-year-old brother Aidan were found at a house in Bodelwyddan, near Rhyl, late on Sunday. | The bodies of Caitlin Samuel, five, and her three-year-old brother Aidan were found at a house in Bodelwyddan, near Rhyl, late on Sunday. |
Perry Samuel, 35, the children's father, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. | |
In a statement, the children's family said: "We cannot express just how much we loved our two little angels." | |
The police deadline to question Mr Perry runs out at 1100 GMT on Tuesday, after which detectives will have to apply to magistrates for an extension to continue interviewing him. | |
'Little angels' | 'Little angels' |
Police have said Mr Samuel was alone in the house in Bodelwyddan, near Rhyl, when the 999 call was made. | Police have said Mr Samuel was alone in the house in Bodelwyddan, near Rhyl, when the 999 call was made. |
The children were discovered by two female police officers shortly before 2300 GMT on Sunday. Less than an hour later they were pronounced dead at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. | |
Floral tributes and cards have been left in Coronation Close | Floral tributes and cards have been left in Coronation Close |
The end-terrace house in Coronation Close is still cordoned off by police. A large pile of flowers and soft toys, including a Winnie the Pooh bear, had been left by well-wishers. | |
Both children were pupils at Ysgol y Faenol school in Bodelwyddan. | Both children were pupils at Ysgol y Faenol school in Bodelwyddan. |
North Wales Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on 0845 607 1001 (Welsh language line) or 0845 607 1002 (English language line). | North Wales Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on 0845 607 1001 (Welsh language line) or 0845 607 1002 (English language line). |