Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Burton
Her death is currently being treated as unexplained
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, after the death of a woman in Burton-upon-Trent.
Staffordshire Police were called to a report of a dead body at around 9:55am yesterday morning (6 April) in a property on Byrkley Street.
A woman in her 50s was found dead at the scene.
The force says the death is currently being treated as unexplained whilst detectives work to establish the circumstances.
A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.
The woman’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
A scene remains at the property whilst further enquiries are made.