Appeal following aggravated burglary

It happened in Stoke-on-Trent.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 26th Oct 2026

Officers are appealing for information after an aggravated burglary in Stoke-on-Trent.

Four men smashed the front door of a house on Birchfield Road, Abbey Hulton, at approximately 3am yesterday (Sunday 25 October), stole a number of items and assaulted a man inside the property.

The men were wearing all black, including gloves and balaclavas and left the scene in a silver car.

The victim was taken to hospital with head injuries.

Officers are carrying out inquiries and urge anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage to contact us.

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