Police say a man is facing murder charges after two children were found dead in a home in Saint John.

Saint John police say they responded to a 911 call at a residence on Skaling Court, off McIntosh Street, around 7 a.m. Wednesday.

“Officers arrived and immediately forced entry into the home and located two deceased male youth, ages 10 and 17,” police said in a news release on Thursday.

A 46-year-old man was found inside the home with life-threatening injuries. He was taken to the hospital and remains in police custody.

Police said he will appear in court at a later date to face two counts of murder.

“The accused was known to the victims and the police have no further concerns for public safety,” said the release.

Officers remain on the scene continuing to collect evidence.