Appeal after man assaulted
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We are appealing for information after a man was assaulted by a group of men on off-road bikes in Stoke-on-Trent.
We were called at 3.15pm yesterday (Tuesday 15 April) to Dividy Road, Bentilee, following reports of a disorder in the street.
A group of men on off-road bikes assaulted a man with weapons, including an axe and a knife following an altercation. The victim was taken to hospital by colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing at this time.
Officers went to the area and carried out a thorough search but no suspects or weapons were found.
The suspects are described as white men wearing balaclavas.
Anyone who has CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage of the area at the time is asked to contact us. Call 101, quoting incident 401 of 15 April, or use Live Chat on our website.
To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.