The name of the victim of the Stoke-on-Trent ‘murder’ during the investigation is police

Police investigating the ‘murder’ of a Stoke-on-Trent person today named the victim.

Officers were initially called in by paramedics for reports of a stabbing Lightwood Road, Langdon, After midnight on Monday.

Matthew Dale of Dresden was taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital, but died tragically on the way to A&E.

Specially trained police officers are supporting the 23-year-old family at the moment, while flowers have been planted at the scene.

A Staffordshire Police A spokesman confirmed that an autopsy had taken place, but said further tests were needed.

The inquest into Matthew’s death continues and an appeal has been made to anyone with information.

• A 16-year-old Stoke-on-Trent boy, who could not be named for legal reasons, has now been charged with murder and will be arraigned in court tomorrow morning.

Share any information anonymously National Police Portal Or by calling Staffordshire Police on 101, citing October 5 incident number 14.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.

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