Body of man found in canal

We are investigating after the body of a man was found in a canal in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

We were called shortly before 7am this morning (Tuesday 29 October) to a canal near Kidsgrove Train Station following a report from someone who saw the body in the water.

Officers went to the scene and have set up a cordon.

Sadly, the body of a man was found at the scene.

We are currently treating the death as unexplained and have launched an investigation to find out more about what happened.

Anyone with any information is asked to get in touch with us by calling 101, quoting incident 86 of 29 October, or by using Live Chat on our website.

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.