Tributes paid to 19-year-old Bradley Whieldon following fatal incident in Stoke-on-Trent

Family remembers his vibrant personality as investigation continues.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 14th Oct 2026

The family of Bradley Whieldon, a 19-year-old who tragically died in Stoke-on-Trent, have paid heartfelt tributes to him.

Bradley died at a property on Brookhouse Road in Meir at around 11.45pm on Friday, 9th October.

His family spoke of Bradley as the kindest, most genuine soul who brought joy and laughter into their lives.

They recalled his bright personality, humour, and musical spirit, expressing that life will never be the same without him and vowing to keep his memory alive.

In the same incident, another young man sustained serious injuries and is currently in stable condition in hospital.

Police investigations continue, with recent arrests including a 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, both from Stoke-on-Trent, who have been released with conditions.

A 17-year-old British Asian boy from Hanley has been charged with murder and attempted murder, awaiting a hearing at Stafford Crown Court today.

Detectives urge those with any information, CCTV, dashcam, doorbell, or social media footage relevant to the incident to submit them through the Public Portal.

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