A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in a park in Staffordshire on today.
Staffordshire Police were called to Queen Elizabeth Park shortly before 8am this morning. They confirmed a 50-year-old man was found dead at the scene. Officers arrested a woman, aged 30, following the fatal attack. The incident took place on Silverdale Road in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
The force confirmed that officers remain on the scene as they continue to investigate the incident. A spokesperson told The Mirror: “We are investigating after a man’s body was found in a park in Newcastle this morning (Sunday, March 3). Just before 7.45am we were called to Queen Elizabeth Park, on Silverdale Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, following reports a body had been found. Sadly, the body of a man in his 50s was found at the scene. A 30-year-old woman, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. Officers remain at the scene.”
Police have urged anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting incident reference 168 of March 3. Alternatively, you can phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.