Second man arrested following death of woman

A second man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman from Great Haywood, near Stafford.

Following a call from our colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service, at around 5.10pm, yesterday (Wednesday 29 January), we went to an address on Devereux Gardens.

A woman, who was inside the property, was taken to hospital. Sadly, she later died.

Last night we arrested a 50-year-old man, from the Rugeley area, on suspicion of murder and controlling/coercive behaviour.

Today (Thursday 30 January), a 24-year-old man, from the Stafford area, has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug.

Both remain in police custody.

Investigating officers are examining CCTV and carrying out house-to-house enquiries, so there will be a heightened police presence in the area over the next few days.

The incident is being referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following previous police contact.

We’ve created an online portal where people can leave information they may have. You can access the Major Incident Public Portal, here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/STAFFS25M01-PO1

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.