Two in hospital following violence

Two men are being treated in hospital for serious injuries after we were called to reports of violence in Stoke-on-Trent earlier today.

Officers were called to Barber Road in the Chell area at 9.20am on Saturday (28 June).

One man had sustained a laceration to his leg and presented to hospital for treatment. He remains in a stable condition. 

Another man was taken to hospital by ambulance with potentially life-changing injuries.

A cordon is currently in place and officers remain at the scene while our investigation continues. 

We believe this was a targeted incident and there is no wider threat to the public at this time. 

Officers are conducting house-to-house inquiries and anyone with relevant information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage should contact us on 101 quoting incident number 247 of 28 June. 

To report anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.