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Detectives have named the man who died in Normacot in the early hours of Monday.
The victim has been named as 21-year-old Thapelo Jali, known as TJ, from Stafford.
Specialist officers continue to support Thapelo’s family, who have asked for privacy at this difficult time.
We launched our investigation after being called by the ambulance service to reports that a man was in cardiac arrest on Buccleuch Road, Normacot, at 12.50am on Monday (22 July).
Thapelo was found in an alleyway with serious injuries and sadly nothing could be done to save him.
Four men, aged 20, 23, 26 and 45, all from Stoke-on-Trent, were arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday. A magistrate has granted detectives extra time to interview the suspects.
We’ve created an online portal where people can leave information and any CCTV, smart doorbell or dashcam footage that they may have. You can access the Major Incident Public Portal here:
https://mipp.police.uk/operation/STAFFS24L17-PO1
To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.