Body found after outbuilding fire in Stoke
Police now want people with information or CCTV footage to get in touch
Staffordshire Police say they're appealing for information after a body was discovered following an outbuilding fire in Stoke-on-Trent.
Officers were called to the property on Shelton Old Road at around 7:55pm yesterday (Tuesday 7 March) following reports of a fire.
They were also joined by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service at the scene.
Officers attended alongside paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service and the fire was quickly extinguished by fire crews.
Officials tell us a body was found inside the outbuilding and formal identification will take place in due course.
Police are currently working hard to identify their next of kin and establish the circumstances of the fire.
A scene remains at the location and officers are continuing with their door-to-door enquiries.
Anyone with any information or relevant CCTV or dashcam footage which could help us understand the circumstances leading up to the fire are asked to get in touch.
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