Man dies in suspected poisoning in Stoke-on-Trent

Two men have been arrested

Author: Nathan MarshPublished 19th Apr 2024

Two people have been arrested following the death of a man in Stoke-on-Trent.

We were called to King Street, in Fenton, at 3.30am today (Friday 19 April), following reports that a man in his 40s had been found unresponsive inside a property. Sadly he died a short time later.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers. West Midlands Ambulance Service also attended.

A 53-year-old man and a 31-year-old man, both from the Stoke-on-Trent area, have been arrested on suspicion of administering poison with intent to endanger life.

They both remain in police custody while our inquiries continue.

Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting incident number 75 of 19 April, or message us using Live Chat on our website.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.