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Investigation continues into ‘unexplained’ deaths of two women in Cheadle

By Sarah Garner 1st Jan 2024

Police remain at the scene on Park Lane, Cheadle (Nub News).
Police remain at the scene on Park Lane, Cheadle (Nub News).

Staffordshire Police are continuing to appeal for information following the unexplained deaths of two women in Cheadle on New Years' Eve.

Officers were called to Park Lane at 3pm on 31 December to reports a woman's body had been found and another woman was injured.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics and officers, both women, aged 63 and 91, were pronounced dead at approximately 3.50pm. 

A 68-year-old man, from Cheadle, has been arrested and remains in custody (Nub News).

A 68-year-old man from Cheadle has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of murder. He currently remains in custody for questioning.

Detectives are keeping an open mind regarding the circumstances leading up to the women's deaths.

A scene remains at the house to explore forensic opportunities. Post-mortems on both bodies will take place on 2 January.

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