Detectives are investigating after a man was repeatedly stabbed in Stoke-on-Trent.

Police were called to a field opposite Abbey Road at 8.11pm yesterday (10 July) following reports that a man had been stabbed in the street.

Local officers were sent to the scene and found the victim, a man in his 20s, with stab wounds. He was taken to hospital by paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service.

A large cordon has been set up in the area whilst officers continue to find out more about the incident.

A man in his 20s was found with stab wounds and was taken to hospital (Nub News).

Early inquiries are continuing to take place into the early hours of this morning (11 July).

Officers have been speaking to residents in the area and making steps to secure CCTV and doorbell footage.

Detective Inspector Louise Booker said: "This incident has caused concern within the local community and we are working hard to find out the circumstances leading up to the incident taking place.

"A large police presence will remain in the area and patrols have been increased whilst we continue to complete our initial inquiries at the scene.

Officers have been speaking to residents in the area and checking CCTV footage (Staffordshire Police).

"I'd like to thank the public for their patience and co-operation at this time and would encourage anyone who knows anything to get in touch with us as soon as possible."

Call 101, quoting incident 749 of 10 July, or report it via the website.

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