Police Launch Unexplained Death Investigation
Staffordshire Police have launched an investigation into an unexplained death after a man's body was recovered from a canal in Kidsgrove.
Officers were called to the scene near the Trent and Mersey Canal at 7.30am on Friday, November 28, 2025.
Discovery Near Local Supermarket
The discovery was made close to a Lidl supermarket, sending a wave of shock through the local community in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire.
Emergency services raced to the location following an alert, where they confirmed the tragic find.
Ongoing Enquiries at the Scene
The area remained cordoned off as police began their initial enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the man's death.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
The investigation is ongoing as police work to establish the full sequence of events.
