Detectives continue to investigate after man was injured in Stoke-on-Trent

Detectives continue to investigate after a man was injured in Stoke-on-Trent.

Officers responded to reports of a firearm being discharged on Etruria Vale Road, at approximately 1am yesterday morning (Tuesday 4 October).  

A man, in his 30s, was shot and received non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to hospital and has been discharged. 

The 40-year-old man, who was arrested in the early hours of yesterday, has been released under investigation pending further enquiries. 

A number of searches, together with CCTV and door-to-door enquiries, will take place today (Wednesday 5 October). 

Officers are carrying out extra patrols in the area. 

Detectives are particularly interested in any CCTV, dashcam or smart doorbell footage in and around Etruria Vale Road; specifically focused more to the top of the bank and towards the roundabout near Snow Hill at approximately 1am.  

Anyone who has any information or footage is asked to visit the Major Incident Public Portal website at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/STAFFS22J09-PO1 or contact Staffordshire Police via 101 quoting incident number 41 of 4 October.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111