Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was 'seriously assaulted' in Stoke-on-Trent.

Staffordshire Police was called to Bucknall New Road in Hanley following concerns for the welfare of a man at 4.20pm yesterday (Sunday 10 May).

Officers attended and found a man, in his 30s, on Hillcrest Street with a "serious head injury".

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "A Midlands Air Ambulance landed on Huntbach Street and treated a man who was then taken to hospital by ambulance.

"He remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital."

Officers then attended a property on Wellington Street following reports that the assault had taken place there.

Two men were detained a short time later.

A 53-year-old man and a 52-year-old man, both from Stoke-on-Trent, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

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They remain in police custody while inquiries continue.

Staffordshire Police is urging anyone with any relevant information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage to call them on 101, use Live Chat on their website quoting incident number 517 of 10 May or to anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.