A man has been taken to hospital for treatment following a house fire in Stoke-on-Trent this morning (7 June).

Fire crews were called to an address in Penkhull just after 1am and they say they found a house "well-alight".

A man in his 50s was taken to hospital but his injuries are not thought to be life-changing or life-threatening at this time.

Fire crews remain at the scene of the fire and are working to establish a cause.

Fire crews are working to establish the cause of the fire (Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service).

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "Anyone who was in the area at the time and has information that could help with our enquiries is asked to get in touch.

"Call us on 101, quoting incident number 034 of 7 June, or message us using Live Chat on our website.

"You call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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