A third man has been arrested in connection with two stabbings in Stoke-on-Trent.

At 11.45am om Saturday (6 June), Staffordshire Police was called to The Strand, Longton following a report that a group of people were fighting in the street.

Officers attended the scene alongside paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service and Midlands Air Ambulance.

Two men were found with stab wounds.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "They were both taken to hospital, where they remain in a stable condition today (Sunday 7 June)."

Shortly after the incident was reported, officers pursued a car that may have been involved in the incident until it came to a stop on Grafton Road, Longton.

Staffordshire Police explained that four people got out and ran off and two of them were stopped and detained.

Two people from Stoke-on-Trent were arrested.

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One man, aged 28, was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 – wounding with intent. Another man, aged 22, was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 – grievous bodily harm with intent.

After carrying out further enquiries yesterday, officers made a third arrest.

A 26-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and violent disorder. He remains in custody.

Detective Superintendent Phil Bryan said: "We'd like to thank those who have already come forward with footage and information that has helped us with our investigation into this incident.

"We recognise this was a distressing incident that took place in the middle of the day and was seen by a number of people.

"Officers will remain in the area today (Sunday 7 June) to provide extra reassurance and to continue with our investigation."

Staffordshire Police has urged anyone who hasn't spoken to officers already that may have useful information to get in touch by calling 101 or using Live Chat on the website, quoting incident 281 of 6 June.

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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