Murder arrest after woman found dead

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Staffordshire Police said they were called to Newport Road in Stafford on Monday morning

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A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in Stafford.

Staffordshire Police said they were called to a property on Newport Road shortly before 10:30 BST on Monday morning.

The man remained in custody on Tuesday, and officers have been given extra time to question him, they added.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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