PROBE AFTER WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN CITY

A WOMAN’S body was discovered in a brook in Stokeon-trent, sparking a major police operation.

It was found in water near to Abbey Hulton Sports and Social Club yesterday afternoon. A cordon is in place as the investigation into the currently ‘unexplained death’ is underway.

A police spokesman said: “We were called to an area near Abbots Road in Abbey Hulton, at 3.40pm. We attended alongside colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

“Sadly, a woman was pronounced dead by paramedics a short time later. Her death is currently being treated as unexplained.

“Her next of kin have been informed. Formal identification will take place in due course. A file will shortly be prepared for HM Coroner.”