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

By Sarah Garner

21st Jul 2023 | Local News

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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