Murder arrest following woman's sudden death

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, following the "sudden death" of a woman in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Officers were called to Clayton Lane on Monday at 11:15 BST, where ambulance staff were already in attendance.

The woman was confirmed dead at the scene and her next of kin have been informed, said Staffordshire Police.

A 47-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, remains in police custody.

Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch with the force.

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