Man dead after suspected carbon monoxide leak at Walsall takeaway

Police were called to the shop in Cresswell Crescent, Bloxwich, at around 9.40pm on Friday night.

After welfare concerns were raised for a man in his 50s, he was found and confirmed dead at the scene.

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Members of the public 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 West Midlands Police 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 assessment."

Councillor Michael Coulson said on social media that the incident took place at a food takeaway joint at Mossley shops.

He said the fire service were called out because an injured person needed assistance but firefighters were unable to access the property because a generator was "releasing a mixture of gases".

On Saturday, he posted in an update: "I have just been down to see for myself the scene of last night's tragic fatality.

"After tests were completed residents were allowed back in their homes at roughly 3am, and the shops are back open this morning. There is now a very small police presence and I thanked them for their support.

"I had done two litter picks around the shops in the last few days, including one completed just after 7pm last night, and I briefly spoke to those setting up the takeaway on both occasions.

"It's so incredibly tragic what has happened."