Man arrested over supermarket assault

A man has been arrested after two men were assaulted at a supermarket in Meir.

We were called at 1.40pm on Friday (30 December) to the store on Lysander Road, Meir Park, Stoke-on-Trent, following reports of violence.

Officers attended alongside colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service.

Upon arrival, one man, in his 20s, had sustained facial injuries and another, in his 40s, had sustained injuries to his arm and knee.

Both men were taken to hospital by ambulance for further treatment.

The injuries, though serious, are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

A 37-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.

He remains in police custody while inquiries continue.

Anyone who saw what happened or who may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage should contact us on Facebook, Twitter, or call 101, quoting incident number 338 of 30 December.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.