Man fighting for his life in hospital after Cheadle petrol station fire
The man, believed to be in his 30s, was taken to hospital via air ambulance
A man is fighting for his life in hospital following a fire at a petrol station in Cheadle.
Police were called at 5.10pm this afternoon (Tuesday 27 July) to reports of a man and a car on fire at Knights of Cheadle petrol station on The Green.
The man, believed to be in his 30s, has been taken to the hospital in Manchester by air ambulance with life-threatening injuries.
Officers are investigating the circumstances but believe no one else is involved.
Local roads were closed until the air ambulance left the scene at approximately 6pm.
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "Anyone with any information should message Staffordshire Police on Facebook or Twitter quoting incident number 483 of 27 July, call 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."