A major incident in Stoke-on-Trent has led police to cordon off a Tesco car park in Meir Park.
Police with dog units have been joined by paramedics at the scene on Lysander Road this evening.
Eyewitnesses have described the “shocking” police presence, with officers arriving as people continue to shop in-store.
They told Stoke-on-Trent Live officers are “everywhere”, with “a couple of police cars” in attendance and an area outside the car park “cordoned off with police tape”.
The eyewitness added: “There’s about eight police officers outside the store but they are still allowing people to go in to do their shopping.
“The car park and the store is very busy with people.”
Staffordshire Police have confirmed they arrested one man following a double assault.
A spokesman said: “A man has been arrested after two men were assaulted at a supermarket in Meir.
“We were called at 1.40pm on Friday (30 December) to the store on Lysander Road, Meir Park, Stoke-on-Trent, following reports of violence.
“Officers attended alongside colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service.
“Upon arrival, one man, in his 20s, had sustained facial injuries and another, in his 40s, had sustained injuries to his arm and knee.
“Both men were taken to hospital by ambulance for further treatment.
“The injuries, though serious, are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
“A 37-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent. He remains in police custody while inquiries continue.”
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