One man has died and seven other people received treatment following a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a takeaway in Walsall.

West Midlands Police confirmed officers attended the shop in Cresswell Crescent, Bloxwich, at around 9.40pm on Friday over concerns for the welfare of a man in his 50s who was then confirmed dead at the scene. People were evacuated from surrounding properties but were allowed to return in the early hours of Saturday following tests, according to a local councillor.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Our thoughts are with (the man’s) loved ones at this devastating time. Seven other people – including emergency service workers – were treated at the scene for the suspected effects of carbon monoxide poisoning. Some were taken to hospital for further assessme

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