A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder and attempted murder after an incident in Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, on Friday. A man in his late teens died at the scene on Brookhouse Road, and another man, also in his late teens, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Staffordshire Police were called to the property at 23:45 BST on Friday following reports of violence. The 17-year-old, from Hanley, appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Tuesday and was remanded to a youth detention centre. He is scheduled to appear at Stafford Crown Court on Wednesday.
Two additional teenagers, a 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder in connection with the incident. Four other people who were previously arrested have since been bailed with strict conditions.
Staffordshire Police stated that local officers are maintaining a visible presence in the Meir area through engagement patrols to reassure the community. The force has urged anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam, doorbell, or social media footage to upload it anonymously to their dedicated portal.