Third arrest after two men stabbed in fight
BBCA third man has been arrested in connection with two stabbings in Stoke-on-Trent.
Staffordshire Police said officers were called to The Strand in the Longton area of the city just before midday on Saturday, after reports of fighting in the street.
The force confirmed that two people were taken to hospital with stab wounds. They both remained in a stable condition on Sunday.
Police said they have now arrested a 26-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent, who is being held in custody on suspicion of attempted murder and violent disorder.
The force added that shortly after the incident was reported, officers pursued and stopped a car and then detained two of the four occupants.
On Saturday, it said one man, aged 28, was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and a second, aged 22, was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.
Both remained in custody on Sunday.
The third arrest was made later, after further enquiries, police confirmed.
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