A fifth person has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder as detectives have been granted more time to question suspects in Stoke-on-Trent.

Staffordshire Police was called at 11.45pm on Friday (9 October) to Brookhouse Road in Meir following reports of violence.

A man in his late teens was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.

Another man, also in his late teens, suffered "serious injuries" and was taken to hospital by ambulance

The police force said his injuries are no longer believed to be life-threatening and he remains in a stable condition in hospital.

Staffordshire Police said four people were arrested a "short time later" in connection with the investigation.

In a statement made at 9.40pm yesterday (11 October) the police said: "they each remain in our custody at this time."

Yesterday (Sunday 11 October), another 17-year-old boy, from Stoke-on-Trent, was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. The police force said he also remains in custody as of yesterday evening.

Download our Nub News App!

- It’s FREE and available now
- Breaking news notifications
- Your Town in Your Pocket

The four people arrested previously include:

• A 17-year-old boy, from Stoke-on-Trent, arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder
• Two 18-year-old men, both from Stoke-on-Trent, each arrested on suspicion of murder
• A 20-year-old man, from Stoke-Trent, arrested on suspicion of murder.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "Officers remain at the scene as our investigation progresses and we are continuing to urge anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage to get in touch with us."

Information and footage can be submitted via the Staffordshire Police Major Incident Public Portal which you can access here: Public Portal.

Detective Inspector Lisa Holland, of the Staffordshire Police major and organised crime unit, said: "We have made significant progress in the investigation so far, but we are still keen to speak to anyone who has relevant information, dashcam or doorbell footage.

"Officers are maintaining a presence at a number of locations across Stoke-on-Trent as part of the inquiry and urge anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage to get in touch with us through the public portal.

"We are also encouraging anyone who was present at the scene between 9pm on Friday and just after midnight on Saturday, who may have any footage or social media content, to submit it to us - send it in to us through the portal, which can be done anonymously.

"We continue to support the family of the victims at this devastating time."