Man's body found in burning van in Burton

Mystery as man’s body found in back of burnt-out van

A man’s body was later recovered from the vehicle after fire crews had extinguished the blaze

Horror as man’s body is found in the back of a burning van in Burton-upon-Trent – with cops launching urgent probe

COPS have launched an investigation after a man’s body was discovered in a burning van on the outskirts of a town. The grim discovery was made by officers who had been called to Paget Street, in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffs., at 7.55pm on Sunday evening. A man was found dead in a burning van in Staffordshire Fire crews were first called to the industrial estate and after the blaze was extinguished a body was found in the back of the burnt out vehic…

Man's body found in the back of a burning van after blaze was put out

Police were called to Paget Street on Sunday evening (Picture: Google Maps) A man’s body was discovered in the back of a van engulfed in flames. Staffordshire Police were called to the fire in Paget Street, Burton-upon-Trent, at 7.55pm on Sunday. Firefighters were already at the scene extinguishing the blaze when they spotted the remains. His death is currently being treated as unexplained, the force confirmed last night. A post-mortem examinati…

Man's body found in the back of burning van as police investigate mystery

Police were called to the blaze in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire at 7.55pm on Sunday - they were called by the fire department after they made the grim discovery while putting out the flames

Man's body found in burning van in Burton

His death is being treated as unexplained and there will be a post-mortem examination, police say.

Police investigate as man's body found in van on Burton street

The vehicle was on fire as emergency services descended on Paget Street