Poisoning suspected in Corfu children's deaths

Two British children were found dead this morning on the island of Corfu and authorities said they suspected poisoning may have been involved.

The two children, a girl and a boy aged seven and six, were found dead by a cleaner in their room in a five-star hotel in Gouvia, on the island’s eastern coast, where the family was staying for a week’s holiday.

Their father, 38, and mother, 28, were found in comas and were taken to hospital, where they were in serious condition and undergoing treatment.

Local police said that preliminary test results indicated poisoning may have been involved.