Man found dead after police called to Staffordshire street

Staffordshire Police has confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious

A man has died after police were called to a street in Rugeley over the weekend.

Officers were called to Mill Lane at around 8am on Saturday, October 17, following reports of a sudden death.

Sadly, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Staffordshire Police has confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious.

A spokesperson for the force said: "We were called at around 8am on Saturday (17 October) Mill Lane, Rugeley, following reports of a sudden death.

"Sadly, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

"We are not treating the death as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for HM Coroner."

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