Murder arrest after woman found dead in Stafford

A body was found inside a property on Monday morning

Author: Adam FawcettPublished 31st Jul 2024

A man is being questioned by police after a woman was found dead in Stafford.

Police made the discovery after being called to a property on Newport Road on Monday morning. They haven't confirmed how she died.

A 44-year-old man, from the area, was arrested and is now being questioned on suspicion of murder.

In an update, the force said: "We were called at 10.25am yesterday morning (Monday 29 July) to reports that a woman had died at a property on Newport Road.

"A 44-year-old man, from Stafford, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and he remains in custody.

"Detectives have been granted extra time to interview the suspect."

Anyone with information, or with doorbell or dashcam footage, is being asked to contact officers on 101.

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