Two in court charged with murdering man

8 September 2026

Ethan Saundersin Newcastle-under-Lyme

Jamie Evans died in hospital after suffering a single stab wound on Friday

Staffordshire Police A man with brown curly hair and a short beard. He is wearing a grey and blue tracksuit top. He is looking at the camera with a slight smile. — Jamie Evans died in hospital after suffering a single stab wound on Friday

Two men have appeared in court charged with murdering a 20-year-old man.

Jamie Evans from Stone died from a single stab wound on Friday evening, said Staffordshire Police. He died in hospital after being injured in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Corey Hughes, 20, and Connor Cartlidge, 22, both from Newcastle-under-Lyme, appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre earlier, charged with his murder. They did not enter pleas.

Hughes, who was also charged with possession of a knife in a public place, and Cartlidge were both remanded in custody to appear at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on Wednesday.

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