A man from Congleton has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Staffordshire Police were called to reports of a burglary at a house in Biddulph on Saturday (March 15).

Officers arrived at the property on Congleton Road at 1.10am and found a man had been stabbed.

He was taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' to his head, chest and back.

A 31-year-old-man, from Congleton, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, aggravated burglary of a dwelling and possession of a knife in a public place.

He remains in custody as of Sunday morning (March 16).

Meanwhile, Staffordshire Police officers remain in the area 'to reassure the community'

Anyone with CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage of the area at the time is urged to get in touch with the force.

Information can be reported by calling 101 or via LiveChat on the Staffordshire Police website, quoting incident 42 of 15 March.

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.