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Woman charged with murder after two children died in Stoke-on-Trent

They were found at a property on Flax Street

The scene on Flax Street
Author: Trevor Thomas and Adam SmithPublished 14th Jun 2023
Last updated 14th Jun 2023

A woman has been charged with murder after two children were found unresponsive in Stoke-on-Trent.

Veronique John, aged 49, from the city, faces two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.

This is after Ethan and Elizabeth John (aged 11 and 7) died at a house in Flax Street, and a man was stabbed in Campbell Road on Sunday (11 June).

Elizabeth John (left) and Ethan John (right)

Veronique John is due to appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre tomorrow (Thursday 14 June).

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