Update on Stoke-on-Trent disorder

Specialist officers and public order resources are continuing to respond to disorder in Stoke-on-Trent.

We acted on information about a planned protest and deployed a number of officers to ensure we could keep people safe.

There is growing speculation that a stabbing has taken place as a result of the disorder today. We can confirm this information is false and no stabbings have been reported to police, despite videos fuelling speculation on social media.

We can confirm that two men were injured after being hit by a blunt object that was thrown. Their injuries are not thought to be serious and both have been taken to hospital for treatment. 

Four men have been arrested in connection with the disorder and are currently in custody for questioning.

A number of protesters have dispersed from the location while a large-scale policing presence with specialist public order resources remain in the area.

A section 34 dispersal notice has also been authorised, allowing police to disperse people who may return to the area.

Updates will continue on this page.