Pair released on bail amid probe into man's death

Google streetview image of Hazel Crescent, in Branston, featuring houses flanking the roadImage source, Google
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Two people were arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died in Burton-upon-Trent

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Two people arrested on suspicion of murder following a man’s death have been released on bail.

A man, 52, and woman, 46, were arrested after a man in his 40s was found dead in a house on Hazel Crescent in Branston, Burton-upon-Trent, on Sunday.

Staffordshire Police said officers were called to the address at 04:45 BST and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

His death is being treated as unexplained and specialist officers are supporting his family, the force added.

Police have appealed for anyone with information about what happened to get in touch.

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