Summary

  • Two children have died after a house fire in Birmingham

  • Boy, eight, and girl, six, were taken to hospital but could not be saved

  • Man believed to be their father found in burnt-out car

  • He suffered life-threatening injuries and is in a critical condition

  • Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the case

  • Updates on Friday 28 October 2016

Live Reporting

Stephanie Barnard

  1. Good morning: Live updates for Birmingham and the Black Country

    Stephanie Barnard
    BBC Local Live

    I'm in the newsroom bringing you the latest news, sport, travel and weather updates for Birmingham and the Black Country between now and 18:00.

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