Murder arrest after man dies in Cobridge

24 May 2022

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an "unexpected death", police said.

They were called by the ambulance service at about 01:55 BST on Monday to reports of a man in cardiac arrest on North Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent.

The Staffordshire force said a man in his 40s died at the scene, despite the best efforts of paramedics, and officers were supporting the family.

A 38-year-old man, of no fixed address, has been arrested.

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Those in the area were advised to close all windows and doors as a precaution.

New owner Will Moorcroft is "very proud to have been able to pick up the keys".

Planning officers say the 53-home scheme would provide "high-quality and sustainable" housing.

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