Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following assault in Stoke-on-Trent
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two people were assaulted in Stoke-on-Trent.
Police were called at 5.45am this morning (Friday 8 March) after a man forced his way into a home and attacked two people near Cumberbatch Avenue in Fegg Hayes.
A man, in his 30s, suffered lacerations to his face and head. A woman, in her 30s, suffered similar injuries.
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Both of them were taken to hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Police have arrested a 37-year-old man, of no fixed address, on suspicion of attempted murder and aggravated burglary.
He is being questioned in custody today.
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