Man in hospital with life-changing injuries after reports of violence in Stoke-on-Trent

It happened on Barber Road in the Chell area.

Author: Shaunna BurnsPublished 29th Jun 2025

A man is in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries after police were called to reports of violence in Stoke-on-Trent yesterday (Saturday 28th June)

Officers were called to Barber Road in the Chell area at 9.20am.

One man had sustained a laceration to his leg and presented to hospital for treatment. He remains in a stable condition.

Another man was taken to hospital by ambulance with potentially life-changing injuries.

A cordon is currently in place and officers remain at the scene while investigations continue.

Police think it was a targeted incident and there is no wider threat to the public at this time.

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