Police have launched a fresh appeal for witnesses as a teenager remains in hospital four days after being injured in a knife attack.
One was released under investigation on Sunday, while the second youth was bailed on Monday.
A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "Officers are continuing to make inquiries into the serious assault which took place on Carron Street in Fenton at the weekend and are appealing for witnesses to help with the investigation.
"High-visibility patrols will also continue in the area to provide reassurance to local residents and the wider community following the incident on Saturday.
"The victim, a 19-year-old man, remains at Stoke Royal University Hospital where his condition is described as stable.
"So far, two 16-year-old boys from Stoke-on-Trent have been arrested in connection with the incident. The first was released under investigation and the second was released on conditional bail while inquiries continue."
Anyone with information is urged to call Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting incident 697 of October 27.