Woman in her 20s found dead in Longton flat
Police are investigating and appealing for information following the incident at Oakwell Court
Last updated 12 hours ago
A woman in her 20s has been found dead at a flat in Longton
Police were called to the scene in Oakwell Court, at around 3:30am this morning, 12th July, where they discovered the woman's body.
A 30-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently being questioned in custody.
The woman's next of kin have been informed and are currently being supported by specially trained officers.
Increased Police Presence in Longton
A scene remains at the address as investigations continue, with police seeking to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Neighbourhood officers have increased their presence in the area to provide reassurance to the local community and to gather evidence.
Detectives are conducting door-to-door enquiries in an effort to locate any witnesses.
Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone who witnessed suspicious behaviour overnight, or who can provide CCTV or doorbell camera footage from the area, to contact them on 101, quoting incident number 188 of 12th July.
For those wishing to report anonymously, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 or via their website at crimestoppers-uk.org.