Nine arrested in teen murder investigation

A total of nine people have now been arrested as police continue investigating the death of a teenager in Stoke-on-Trent.

Officers were called to a property on Brookhouse Road in Meir at about 23:45 BST on 9 October, where 19-year-old Bradley Whieldon was pronounced dead at the scene.

Another man, also aged 19, suffered serious injuries and remained in hospital in a stable condition, police said.

A 17-year-old boy from Hanley has already been charged with murder and attempted murder. He was remanded into youth detention and is due to appear at Stafford Crown Court on 23 November.

Emergency crews were called to the property at about 23:45 BST but Whieldon was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Paying tribute to Whieldon, from Abbey Hulton, his family said he was "the most kindest, genuine soul anyone could ever meet".

Police said a further 19-year-old man remained in custody on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

An 18-year-old woman also remained in custody after being arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Staffordshire Police said seven other people arrested in connection with the investigation have been bailed with conditions.

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