Two men charged after stabbing in Stoke-on-Trent

It happened during disorder in Hanley.

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 22nd Jul 2023

Two men have been charged after a man was stabbed in Stoke-on-Trent.

Police were called to Trinity Street in Hanley to reports of disorder just after 4am yesterday morning (Friday 21 July). A man in his late teens had been stabbed.

The victim is still in hospital receiving treatment.

Usama Wajid, 23, of Stoke-on-Trent, has been charged with Section 18 – wounding with intent, possess an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of a controlled drug of Class B – cannabis/cannabis resin.

Zain Kabir, 25, of Stoke-on-Trent, has been charged with Section 18 – grievous bodily harm with intent and theft.

Both men appeared at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre this morning (Saturday 22 July) and have been remanded into custody.

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