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Four people have been arrested in connection with a violent incident in Stoke-on-Trent where one teenager died and another was critically injured. Police received reports of violence on Brookhouse Road, Meir, at 23:45 BST on Friday night. The arrested individuals include two 18-year-old men, a 20-year-old man, and a 17-year-old boy, all from Stoke-on-Trent. Detective Inspector Katie Gregory stated that there is no wider risk to the community and urged anyone with information to come forward.

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Staffordshire Police reported four arrests on suspicion of murder following a violent attack in Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, on Friday night. At 23:45 BST, a man in his late teens was found dead at the scene while another man of similar age was hospitalized in critical but stable condition. The arrested individuals include two men aged 18 and 20, as well as a 17-year-old boy, all from Stoke-on-Trent. Det Insp Katie Gregory stated that there is no wider risk to the community and urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

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A man in his late teens was confirmed dead at the scene, Staffordshire Police said, and another man, also in his late teens, was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical but stable condition.

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- Published Four people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died and another suffered life-threatening injuries in Stoke-on-Trent. asserted

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A cordon remains in place on Brookhouse Road, in Meir, after police were called to reports of violence at 23:45 BST on Friday. asserted

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Two 18-year-old men, a 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy, all from Stoke-on-Trent, were arrested on suspicion of murder, while the boy was also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. asserted

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"This is a devastating time for all those affected by what has happened overnight," said Det Insp Katie Gregory. asserted

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She added: "I'd like to reassure the community that there is no wider risk to them, and we are doing all we can to understand the circumstances that led to this tragic incident." asserted

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The force has urged anyone with information about the attack to contact police. asserted

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