A man has been left with 'serious injuries' after a stabbing in Stoke-on-Trent city centre yesterday evening.

Police and paramedics were first alerted to the incident on Percy Street in Hanley at 6:40pm on Tuesday (23 September).

A man in his 30s was taken to the hospital and remains in a "serious but stable condition," according to Staffordshire Police.

Officers are now questioning a 36-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man, both from the city, who were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent following the stabbing.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "We were called at 6.40pm yesterday (Tuesday 23 September) to Percy Street, Hanley, following reports of an injured man. 

"Officers attended the scene and found a man in his 30s with serious injuries. He was taken to hospital and remains in a serious but stable condition. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. 

"A 36-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man, both from Stoke-on-Trent, have been arrested on suspicion of section 18 – wounding with intent. 

"They remain in police custody for questioning."

Police had cordoned off the area on Tuesday evening following the incident.

Staffordshire Police is now appealing for anyone with information that may help the investigation to come forward. You can contact the force on 101, quoting incident number 618 of 23 September or use Live Chat on the Staffordshire Police website.