Two men arrested for 'wounding with intent' after man stabbed with glass bottle in Hanley
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Staffordshire Police have arrested two men after a man was stabbed with a glass bottle in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.
At 4.03am this morning (21 July), police were called to Trinity Street in Hanley following reports of disorder.
Officers went to the scene and found the victim, a man in his late teens, with stab wounds.
He was taken to hospital by paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service.
His injuries aren't believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
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At this stage, police believe the victim was approached by two men following a verbal altercation. The men used a broken glass bottle to attack the victim before running away.
A short time later, police arrested a 25-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, on suspicion of wounding with intent.
A 23-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, was also arrested on suspicion of the same offence and possession of cannabis.
Both remain in custody and are being questioned by officers about the incident.
A cordon remains in place on Trinity Street and Hope Street whilst police enquiries continue.
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