Witness appeal after man assaulted

We are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was assaulted in the street in Stoke-on-Trent earlier today.

We were called by colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service at 6am on Sunday (29 June) to Church Street in Stoke-on-Trent following reports of an injured man in the street.

A man was taken to hospital by ambulance with a suspected serious head injury. He is in a stable condition in hospital.

Officers are conducting inquiries locally and remain at the scene while an investigation is underway. 

Anyone who saw what happened or who may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage should contact us on 101 quoting incident number 201 of 29 June. 

To report anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.