Police in North Staffordshire have initiated a murder inquiry following the death of a man. Emergency responders were dispatched to a quiet residential area in Werrington late yesterday. The man, aged in his 50s, was pronounced deceased at the scene on Park Avenue around 9 pm, prompting the establishment of a significant cordon on nearby Park Road.
Authorities have apprehended five individuals from the Stoke-on-Trent vicinity on suspicion of murder, including two 31-year-old men, a 29-year-old man, a 22-year-old woman, and a juvenile. These suspects are currently in police custody as investigations progress. A continuous police presence remains in the area, and the case has been handed over to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
A spokesperson from Staffordshire Police stated, “Following the tragic death of a man in Stoke-on-Trent, five individuals have been taken into custody. Our response was to an incident at a residence on Park Avenue, Werrington, shortly after 9 pm yesterday, where regrettably, a man was found deceased. The immediate family has been notified.”
“We acknowledge that this incident may raise concerns within the local community. However, at this time, we do not perceive a broader threat to public safety. The matter has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). We urge anyone with relevant information to come forward to aid our inquiries.”
Earlier today, a resident informed StokeonTrentLive, “The authorities have been tight-lipped about the situation, but it appears to be grave. There has been no communication to reassure us either.”
“The police have instructed us to document our movements if we need to travel along the road, including recording the date and time of our presence. Detailed personal information is being requested.”
“Last night, there was a notable presence of seven police cars and three ambulances in the vicinity. The road has been sealed off, beginning from Park Road and extending to approximately 20 houses. The specific incident occurred on Park Avenue, a dead-end off Park Road. One property is visibly covered with blue tarpaulin.”