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Two men arrested for 'wounding with intent' after man stabbed with glass bottle in Hanley

By Sarah Garner   21st Jul 2023

Police were called to Trinity Street, Hanley, just after 4am this morning to reports of a disorder (Google).
Police were called to Trinity Street, Hanley, just after 4am this morning to reports of a disorder (Google).

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.

Police believe the victim was approached by two men following a verbal altercation (Staffordshire Police).

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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