Police are investigating after a person's physique was discovered at the back of a van that had been on fireplace in Staffordshire.

Officers have been known as to the blaze in Paget Street, Burton upon Trent, at 7.55pm on Sunday by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The man's physique was found after the fireplace had been put out.

Police stated the demise is at the moment being handled as unexplained.

A autopsy examination will likely be carried out to ascertain the reason for the person's demise.