THREE people have been arrested after the bodies of two babies were found at a house in South Wales.

Two men aged 37 and 47, and a 29-year-old woman, were arrested on suspicion of concealing the birth of a child and they remain in police custody, South Wales Police said.

The force began an investigation after the bodies of the two babies were discovered at an address in Wildmill, Bridgend, on Saturday evening.

South Wales Argus: Police in Wildmill, Bridgend, after two babies were found dead at a house.Police in Wildmill, Bridgend, after two babies were found dead at a house. (Image: South West News Service)

Officers were called to the property just before 8pm.

Superintendent Marc Attwell said: “This is very distressing incident, and we are appealing for anyone with information, to please get in touch.

“There will be a visible police presence in the area as extensive enquiries continue and we encourage anyone with information or concerns to talk to officers.”