Police search a brook in Stoke-on-Trent for a human hand; no evidence found, suspect still at large.

Police in Stoke-on-Trent searched a brook at Goms Mill Greenway on February 21 after a report of a human hand in the water on February 20. Staffordshire Police established a cordon and deployed forensic officers, but found no evidence of foul play or human remains. The search concluded with no suspicious findings, and authorities have not released further details. A man wanted in connection with assault offences remains at large, and police are urging the public to report any relevant information. The investigation continues.