Longton incident LIVE: 'Avoid the area' warning issued as police swarm Stoke-on-Trent road

Longton incident LIVE: 'Avoid the area' warning issued as police swarm Stoke-on-Trent roadTwo air ambulances have been spotted in the area. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source live By Alice Scarsi, Publishing Lead, Rob Andrews 13:23, Sat, Jun 6, 2026 Updated: 13:23, Sat, Jun 6, 2026 A large police presence was seen in the area (Image: SENTINEL)Police and paramedics have swarmed a street in an area of Stoke-on-Trent. Pictures from the scene show several police cars and ambulances on The Strand in the Longton area.Staffordshire Police confirmed officers are responding to a "report of a fight" and have shut down an area for the time being to carry out an investigation. The force's statement also read: "A cordon has been put in place and we’re advising people to avoid the area." Two air ambulances were spotted in the area, and another is reportedly on its way, the Sentinel wrote. A reader told the news outlet: "Something has happened in Longton. The Strand is shut off and an air ambulance has just landed." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT 38 seconds ago13:23 Alice ScarsiWelcome to our live blogWelcome to our live blog. We'll bring you the latest on the alleged incident police are responding to in Longton today.  Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy