Two arrests after man stabbed with glass bottle in Stoke-on-Trent
He's being treated in hospital
Police have arrested two men after a man was stabbed with a glass bottle in Stoke-on-Trent.
At 4.03am this morning (21 July), officers were called to Trinity Street in Hanley following reports of disorder.
We went to the scene and found the victim, a man in his late teens, with stab wounds.
He was taken to hospital by paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service.
His injuries aren’t believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
At this stage, it's believed the victim was approached by two men following a verbal altercation.
The men used a broken glass bottle to attack the victim before running away.
A short time later, a 25-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent was detained on suspicion of wounding with intent.
A 23-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, was also arrested on suspicion of the same offence and possession of cannabis.
Both remain in custody and are being questioned by officers about the incident.
A cordon remains in place on Trinity Street and Hope Street whilst enquiries continue.