Investigation after suspected gunshots in Stoke on Trent

Police are appealing for information after a suspected firearm was used during a disturbance in Stoke-on-Trent.

Officers were called to Balfour Street, Hanley, just before 8.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 18 February) following reports of a man in the street with a long-barrelled weapon.

He was with a group of other people at the time.

Firearms officers went to the scene and carried out a search of the area. Two vehicles and a property had been damaged.

A man was found with injuries inside an address that are understood to have been caused by broken glass. Fortunately, his injuries were not serious.

A cordon has been put in place while detectives continue to carry out door to door enquiries, review CCTV and complete forensic work as part of our ongoing investigation.

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