Six arrested following violent disorder in Stoke-on-Trent and Tamworth

We have arrested five men and a teenage boy in connection with the violent disorder in Stoke-on-Trent and Tamworth.

We arrested four men, aged 30, 31, 45 and 54, and a 17-year-old boy, all from Stoke-on-Trent, and a 25-year-old man, from Burton, all on suspicion of violent disorder.
They are all in custody being questioned by detectives. 

Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Ellison said: “We continue to take swift and decisive action – 40 arrested and nine charged – a total which continues to rise. 

“We are working hard to identify perpetrators so please check our website and social media channels to see how you can help, whether it is providing information or sharing appeals – we’re grateful for your support.”

If you’ve got information that can help us with our investigation into the violent disorder in Stoke-on-Trent and Tamworth, get in touch using the Major Incident Public Portal here: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)