Two arrested following stabbing

We have arrested two people after a 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man suffered stab wounds in Stoke-on-Trent.

At 1.45pm on Saturday (25 May), we were called by our colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service, who were treating an 18-year-old with stab injuries on Ruthin Road, Bucknall.

Later, at 4.15pm, we were made aware of a 16-year-old boy with stab wounds at Royal Stoke Hospital.

Thankfully, neither of their injuries were believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

A 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man were both arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent. They have been released on conditional police bail while our enquiries continue.

Anyone with information, or relevant CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage of the area at the time can call 101, quoting incident 351 of 25 May, or message us using Live Chat on our website.

To stay anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.