A man has been charged following a stabbing in Stoke-on-Trent city centre over the weekend.

Seyed Pouria, 23, from Shelton, has been charged with wounding with intent, possession of a knife blade/pointed article in a public place, and attempted robbery.

This comes after police were called to Parliament Row, Hanley, just after 11.20am on 12 October.

A man was assessed and treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital.

Pouria is due to appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre today (14 October).

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