Man arrested on suspicion of murder after man's death

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died in Stoke-on-Trent.

We were called at 4.05pm yesterday afternoon (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, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

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

The community will have noticed police activity in the area and this is to reassure residents who we know are concerned and to speak to them to see if they have information which may assist us.

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.