Arrest after man is stabbed in broad daylight on busy Midlands shopping street

Police are quizzing a 23-year-old man after a city centre stabbing which left a man in hospital

Police have arrested a man following a stabbing in Hanley town centre yesterday. Staffordshire Police were called to a 'disturbance' on Parliament Row just after 11.20am on Saturday, October 12.

Police cordoned off a section of the city centre - near KFC and Halifax - following the attack. A man was rushed to hospital with stab wounds, though his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent, possession of a knife in a public place and two drug offences. He remains in police custody as enquiries continue.

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In a statement released yesterday, Staffordshire Police said: "We were called to a disturbance on Parliament Row just after 11.20am today (Saturday, October 12). Officers arrived a short time later.

"A man was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. He remains in hospital at this time.

"A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent, possession of a knife blade/pointed article in a public place, possession of a controlled drug of class A (heroin) and possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B (cannabis)."

Staffordshire Police are appealing for information from the public. Anyone with information or CCTV footage of the incident should call the force on 101 quoting incident number 246 of 12 October, or by using the Live Chat on their website. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.