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Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies at house near Cannock on Christmas Day

A 33-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his 30s died at a house in Norton Canes on Christmas Day.

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WALSALL COPYRIGHT NATIONAL WORLD TIM THURSFIELD 26/12/24 The murder scene in Elm Road, Norton Canes.

Police were called at around 3.25am on Wednesday (December 25) to a property at Elm Road after a report of a man in his thirties in cardiac arrest.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services at the scene, the man died a short while later.

The suspected murder scene in Elm Road, Norton Canes.
The suspected murder scene in Elm Road, Norton Canes

Staffordshire Police said his next of kin have been informed and are now being supported by specially-trained officers.

The woman who was arrested is from Cannock and remains in police custody.

An investigation is continuing and an increased police presence is expected for a number of days. A postmortem examination was due to take place on Thursday morning.

Police will remain at the scene for a number of days
Police will remain at the scene for a number of days

If anyone witnessed any suspicious behaviour or has any knowledge about the incident, they can contact police using the Major Incident Public Portal - https://mipp.police.uk/operation/STAFFS24L22-PO1

Alternatively, for guaranteed anonymity, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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