Man arrested after woman struck with a brick in Stoke-on-Trent

A man has been arrested after a woman was struck with a brick in Stoke-on-Trent.

At 1.25pm yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 10 April), police were called to Derby Street in Hanley, after a man was seen causing a disturbance.

Later, the man picked up a brick and a stick and allegedly used them to hit a woman after being challenged. He was also seen jumping on cars in the area.

The victim's injuries aren't thought to be serious.

A 42-year-old man, of no-fixed-address, has been arrested on suspicion of assault thereby occasioning actual bodily harm.

He remains in custody while enquiries continue.

Anyone who saw what happened or those with CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage of the area at the time is asked to contact officers on 101