Investigation launched following death of woman

We’ve launched an investigation following the death of a woman in Stoke-on-Trent.

At 9.30pm last night (Monday 18 March), we were called to an address on Sefton Avenue in Sneyd Green following reports of a sudden death.

Paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service were already at the scene.

Sadly, a woman in her 60s was pronounced dead inside.

Her family are being supported by specially-trained officers at this traumatic time.

A 53-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody today.

A scene has been set-up in the area whilst we continue to investigate what happened.

We are treating this as an isolated incident.

A referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to recent police contact with the woman.

Anyone with any information that can help with our investigation is asked to get in touch with us. Call 101, quoting incident 700 of 18 March, or message us using Live Chat on our website.

If you want to stay anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.