Investigation launched after body found in water in Stafford

The body of a man was found today

Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 11th Mar 2026

An investigation has been launched after the body of a man was found in water in Stafford today (11th March).

Emergency services were called out to an area near Tilcon Avenue in Baswich at around 12.30pm.

The man was pulled from the water but pronounced dead at the scene.

A cordon was set up at the time.

Officers from Staffordshire Police, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Midlands Air Ambulance all attended.

Officers don't believe there are any suspicious circumstances, but they are treating his death as unexplained.

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