Arrested man detained under Mental Health Act

A man who was arrested following the death of a man in Trent Vale has been detained under the Mental Health Act after being assessed by medical professionals.

We were called at 4.05pm on Monday (10 March) to reports of a disturbance at a house on Lymebrook Place, Trent Vale.

Sadly, a 38-year-old man, was pronounced dead a short time later. His death is being treated as suspicious.

A 46-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been detained under the Mental Health Act after being assessed by medical professionals.  

At this time, we are not looking for anyone else in connection to the investigation.

A number of our officers remain in the area to reassure the community.

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/STAFFS25M04-PO1

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.