Man arrested over 'unexplained' death of woman in Stafford

Emergency services were called to an address on Newport Road on Monday morning

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 30th Jul 2024

An investigation has been launched following the sudden death of a woman in Stafford.

At 10:25am on Monday 29 July, emergency services were called to reports that a woman had died at a property on Newport Road.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained, Staffordshire Police confirmed.

A 44-year-old man from Stafford has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody for questioning.

Officers are asking anyone with information to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting incident 194 on 29 July, or by messaging the force using the Live Chat function on its website.

You can also report anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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