Boy, 14, arrested and bailed after Potteries Centre stabbing
It happened in the city centre's shopping venue on Boxing Day
Last updated 29th Dec 2022
A 14-year-old boy's been arrested and bailed on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenager was stabbed at Stoke-on-Trent's main shopping centre.
It happened at around 3pm on Boxing Day at the Potteries Centre in Hanley.
The 13 year old was hospitalised - with leg and neck injuries which are not believed to be life changing.
In a statement Staffordshire Police told us:
"We were called to a premises on Bryan Street, Hanley, just after 3.05pm on Monday (26 December) following reports of violence.
"We attended along with our colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service.
"A boy, aged 13, was treated at the scene for leg and neck injuries was taken to hospital for treatment.
"His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
"He remains in a stable condition in hospital.
"A 14-year-old boy, from Stoke-on-Trent, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, robbery and grievous bodily harm with intent.
"He has been granted conditional police bail while inquiries continue.
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