The father of two children suspected to have been murdered by their mother has issued a poem and tributes in their memory.

Jake and Chloe Ford, both aged 23 months, were found dead at a property in Castle Drive, Margate, on December 27.

Dad Steven has previously paid short tributes on Twitter but has now issued a full statement.

Calling Jake 'daddy's boy', he said: "Jakey, you were everything I ever wanted in a son, I looked at you and saw me.

"Your smile, your laugh and your beautiful eyes. You were kind, caring and always ready for daddy cuddles.

"Every day with you was a great day and the memories we shared will live on in me. I promise to make you proud.

"I love you my son."

Calling Chloe 'my little coco pop', he said: "Coco, my perfect baby girl, my little genius. I couldn't have been more proud to be your daddy.

"Every day we would sing to each other and when we did I fell in love with you a little bit more.

"You were perfect to me, you were beautiful and everything I ever dreamed a daughter would be.

"I love you baby girl, daddy wants kisses x.

"Jake, Chloe, the part of me that's you will never die. I love you x x."

The inquest into the toddlers' deaths opened last month

He has also written a poem in tribute:

Beautiful Jake and Chloe

Every thought holds you close;

Every tear is for you both;

My two perfect souls will live on within my heart;

Jake’s laugh, Chloe’s song, beautiful smiles will never part;

Together always, forever young;

I’ll never let you go but now I set you free;

I promise to be the best man I can be;

Gone but never to be forgotten;

Jake and Chloe forever;

Daddy loves you xx

Samantha Ford, 37, of Castle Drive, Margate, has been charged with the murder of Jake and Chloe Ford. Her case was briefly heard during a directions hearing at Maidstone Crown Court on Thursday 31 January 2019.

No plea was entered and she will next appear at the same court on Friday 17 May 2019.