Body found inside Hanley building following huge fire

By Sarah Garner 16th Mar 2024

Local News

Local News by Sarah Garner 16th Mar 2024

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Police and fire crews were first called to Brockley Square on Tuesday morning (Nub News).

Staffordshire Police have confirmed that a body has been found inside a building on Brockley Square, Hanley, following a huge blaze this week.

A spokesperson said: "A post-mortem will be held in due course to establish the cause of death and we are working to identify the deceased.

"We are liaising closely with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service to understand the cause of the fire."

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