Police investigating after body found in Burton

They'd been called to a van fire

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 14th Aug 2023

Police are investigating following the discovery of a man’s body in the back of a van that was on fire in Burton.

They were called to Paget Street by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service at 7.55pm yesterday evening (Sunday 13 August) after they were called about a van fire.

A man’s body was recovered from the van once fire crews had dealt with the fire.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained.

A post mortem will be carried out in due course to establish the cause of death.

Officers are keen to speak to anyone with any dashcam footage from the area or those with any information which could help.