Death of person at Kidsgrove station not being treated as suspicious

By The Editor 2nd Jul 2026

Local News by The Editor 2nd Jul 2026

British Transport Police say a person found dead at Kidsgrove station is not being treated as suspicious.

Police were called to Kidsgrove station at around 3.30 pm on Sunday (28 June) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

A spokesperson from British Transport Police said: "Officers attended along with paramedics but sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

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