Two arrested in poisoning probe after man dies

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of poisoning after a man died in the early hours in Stoke-on-Trent.

The victim, aged in his 40s, was found unresponsive at an address on King Street, Fenton, at about 03:30 BST.

Paramedics tried to revive him but he died at the scene, West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed.

Staffordshire Police said two men from Stoke-on-Trent, aged 53 and 31, had been arrested on suspicion of administering poison with intent to endanger life.

Both men remain in custody as inquiries continue, the force added.

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