Detectives given more time to question Meir murder suspects
Five people are now in custody after a fatal attack in Stoke-on-Trent
Detectives investigating a murder in Stoke-on-Trent have been given more time to question four suspects, after a fifth person was arrested this morning.
It comes after police were called to Brookhouse Road in Meir at 11.45pm on Friday 9th October following reports of violence.
A man in his late teens was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
Another man, also in his late teens, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance.
His injuries are no longer believed to be life-threatening and he remains in a stable condition in hospital, according to police.
Four arrests follow the attack
Four people were arrested shortly afterwards and all remain in custody, police said.
They are a 17-year-old boy from Stoke-on-Trent, arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, two 18-year-old men, also from Stoke-on-Trent, each arrested on suspicion of murder, and a 20-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent, arrested on suspicion of murder.
On Sunday 11th October, a second 17-year-old boy from Stoke-on-Trent was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
He also remains in custody, police said.
Detectives have now been granted more time to continue questioning those arrested.
Appeal for footage
Officers remain at the scene as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage is being urged to come forward through the force's Major Incident Public Portal, which can be used anonymously.
Detective Inspector Lisa Holland, of the major and organised crime unit, said: "We have made significant progress in the investigation so far, but we are still keen to speak to anyone who has relevant information, dashcam or doorbell footage.
"Officers are maintaining a presence at a number of locations across Stoke-on-Trent as part of the inquiry and urge anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage to get in touch with us through the public portal.
"We are also encouraging anyone who was present at the scene between 9pm on Friday and just after midnight on Saturday, who may have any footage or social media content, to submit it to us - send it in to us through the portal, which can be done anonymously.
"We continue to support the family of the victims at this devastating time."