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Woman arrested after man found dead at station

Elliot BallWest Midlands
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A 28-year-old man was found dead at Tamworth railway station on Sunday morning

A murder investigation has begun after a 28-year-old man was found dead at a railway station, British Transport Police (BTP) has said.

A BTP spokesperson said a woman, 28, has been arrested in connection with the death and remains in police custody.

It comes after a body was found at Tamworth railway station car park in the early hours of Sunday.

Officers from Staffordshire Police were called to Victoria Road at about 02:20 GMT following reports of a man being found unresponsive. He was later confirmed dead at the scene.

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Forensic examinations were being carried out at the station

The scene has been cordoned off while police carry out forensic examinations.

Det Insp Marvin Bruno, senior investigating officer, said: "Our specialist family liaison officers are providing support to the victim's family and our thoughts remain with them at this time.

"We are urging anyone with any information or anyone who witnessed events leading up to the man's death to get in touch with us."

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