Police were called to Brookhouse Road in Meir on Friday night

Police are continuing to investigate following the arrests of four people after a man died and another suffered life-threatening injuries in Stoke-on-Trent.

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

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.

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. All remain in police custody.

Police have said there was 'no wider risk to the community'

Officers are continuing to maintain a visible presence in the area on Saturday and have been carrying out house-to-house inquiries.

Det Insp Pete Cooke urged anyone who has information or footage to contact the police force.

He added: "Our thoughts continue to be with the families of the young men affected, who are being supported by specialist officers at this immensely difficult time."

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

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."

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