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Staffordshire Police are reporting that two men are being treated in hospital for serious injuries after being called to reports of violence in Stoke-on-Trent earlier today.

Police Officers were called to Barber Road in the Chell area at 9.20am on Saturday (28 June).

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 police investigation continues.

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