Mystery after woman in her 50s found dead in city centre street as cops probe ‘unexplained’ death

A WOMAN in her 50s has been found dead in a city centre street – with cops probing the “unexplained” death.

Officers were called to reports of a body on the street in the Hanley area of Stoke-upon-Trent at around 4.15am this morning.

They attempted CPR but a woman in her 50s was pronounced dead a short while later.

Cops are currently in the process of locating her next of kin, who will be supported by specially-trained officers.

Staffordshire Police is treating the woman’s death as “unexplained” and are appealing for information.

The force said: “We are keeping an open mind about the circumstances leading up to her death.”

Cops have set up a cordon on Foundry Street and are urging motorists to avoid the road.

They have ramped up their presence in the area in a bid to gather intelligence and reassure locals.

The probe includes enquiries with residents and businesses in the area around the street.

Anyone who may have witnessed anything out of the ordinary in the area overnight or has information about the incident should call 101 quoting incident number 114 of September 1.

Alternatively, for guaranteed anonymity, contact Crimestoppers.