Police and paramedics were called to a property on Lordshire Place in Packmoor following reports of a sudden death.
A Staffordshire Police spokesman stated:
"We were called to a property in Packmoor following reports of a sudden death. Officers attended along with colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service. Sadly, a man in his 80s, was pronounced dead by paramedics. The death is not being treated as suspicious. His next of kin has been informed and a file will be prepared for HM coroner."
The incident occurred at 1:45pm on Friday, October 10.
Author's summary: Police respond to sudden death in Stoke-on-Trent.