Arrest after men seen brandishing weapons in Stoke-on-Trent

It happened in Longton on Saturday

Author: Adam FawcettPublished 13th May 2024

A man has been arrested after reports of a group of men brandishing weapons in Stoke-on-Trent.

Armed firearms officers rushed to the scene on Rochester Road at 5.45pm on Saturday

A 25-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, was later arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, and is being questioned by police.

Officers have now launched an appeal for information, as they try to track down anyone else who might have been involved.

Anyone with information can contact Staffordshire Police on 101.

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