IPod won't turn on, sync with PC or charge

Hi guys,
I've had my iPod 5th gen for around 2 years now and have not had any problems with it up until now. My iPod was working fine when I used it during the morning, I then switched it off and locked it for the afternoon, when switching it off there was around half charge left(not even in 'red' battery yet).
When attempting to listen again during the evening the iPod would not turn on. The screen remains blank whatever I try, no sad face/battery icon etc. There is no sound coming out. I unlocked the lock button, tried pressing just the play/pause button, tried play/pause and centre button and tried menu and centre button for 30 seconds. There is no obvious damage to the exterior including buttons, screen and charging socket. I have tried switching it on with headphones plugged in and out.
When arriving home I continued trying to solve the problem, discovering that the iPod will not respond to a charger, I have tried a docking station, a USB connector and a sync station. The screen remains blank and in the case of the docking station, the station does not recognise that an iPod has been connected. It is also not recognised by My Computer or iTunes when plugged in with the two different USB cables, tried in two different USB sockets.
No matter what I do, the iPod remains lifeless. No sound, no light. Can anyone help me?
Thank you in advance.

Mine is doing the same plus if I do charge it the ipod gets really, really hot to the touch.

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