Murder arrest following death of woman in Newcastle-under-Lyme
By The Editor 13th Oct 2026
A Stoke-on-Trent man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Staffordshire Police was called by West Midlands Ambulance Service at 11.15am yesterday morning (Monday 12 October).
The ambulance service had attended Clayton Lane following reports of the sudden death of a woman.
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "Officers attended and, sadly, a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The woman's next of kin has been informed."
Staffordshire Police has confirmed that a 47-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
In a statement made yesterday (6pm 12 October), the police force said he remains in custody.
Staffordshire Police has created an online portal where people can leave information, CCTV, doorbell and dashcam footage they may have.
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