Two men have been remanded into custody after appearing in court charged with the murder of a man in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Two men, both of Newcastle-under-Lyme appeared at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court after being charged in connection with the death of 20-year-old Jamie Evans, from Stone

Corey Hughes, 20, and Connor Edward Cartlidge, 22, appeared at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court today (9 September) after they were charged on Monday evening (7 September).

Staffordshire Police confirmed that Hughes has been charged with murder and possession of a knife in a public place, and Cartlidge has been charged with murder.

The police force also confirmed that a 38-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, has now also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

In a statement made today, Staffordshire Police said he has been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.

It comes after officers were called to a crash involving a red Ford Fiesta and a grey Audi on Orme Road just after 5pm on Friday (4 September) by West Midlands Ambulance Service.

The police force said that the driver of the Fiesta, a man in his 20s, was found to have "injuries deemed consistent with a stab wound".

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The man, 20-year-old Jamie Evans, from Stone, was taken to hospital, where he died.

On Sunday (6 September), Jamie's family paid tribute to him saying: "Although his life was far too short, the love he gave, the laughter he shared and the memories he created will remain in the hearts of all who knew him.

"He will be deeply loved, profoundly missed and never forgotten."

Staffordshire Police said Hughes and Cartlidge are next due to appear at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on 13 November 2026.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "Anyone with any information that may help with our investigation that hasn't already been in touch can contact us by using the dedicated public portal here."