Arrests follow Longton Stabbing

Two men have been arrested following a fight where two people suffered stab wounds in Stoke-on-Trent.

At 11.45am today , Police were called to The Strand in Longton following a report that a group of people were fighting in the street.

The men were then seen running off towards the market in the direction of Fenton.

Officers attended the scene alongside paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service and set up a cordon. Two men were found with multiple suspected stab wounds and have been taken to hospital.

Two people from Stoke-on-Trent have been arrested. One man, aged 28, has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 – wounding with intent. Another man, aged 22, has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 – grievous bodily harm with intent.

One man, who may have also been involved, ran off after it happened. He is described as white, bald, around 5ft 8ins tall, roughly middle-aged and wearing black joggers. He was seen on King Street shortly after the incident took place.

Officers are speaking to businesses in the area to look at CCTV and are keen to speak to anyone who may be able to help with the investigation. Call 101 or use Live Chat on the police website, quoting incident 281 of 6 June.

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.