Arrest made following the death of a man in Stoke-on-Trent

By Sarah Garner 19th Aug 2024

Thapelo Jali, 21, died on 22 July in Normacot after being found with serious injuries (Nub News).
Thapelo Jali, 21, died on 22 July in Normacot after being found with serious injuries (Nub News).

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Stoke-on-Trent.

Thapelo Jali, 21, died on 22 July in Normacot, after being found in an alleyway off Buccleuch Road with serious injuries.

Specialist officers continue to support Thapelo's family.

A 50-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender (Nub News).

He has been released on police bail as police continue to investigate.  

Staffordshire Police has 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.

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