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| A man has been arrested after two Staffordshire University students had their clothes set alight at a fancy dress party. | A man has been arrested after two Staffordshire University students had their clothes set alight at a fancy dress party. |
| The men, aged 19 and 20, were taken to hospital after the incident at Staffordshire University Students Union on the campus in Stoke-on-Trent. | The men, aged 19 and 20, were taken to hospital after the incident at Staffordshire University Students Union on the campus in Stoke-on-Trent. |
| They were taken to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire. Neither had life-threatening injuries. | They were taken to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire. Neither had life-threatening injuries. |
| A 19-year-old man has been arrested and will be questioned later. | A 19-year-old man has been arrested and will be questioned later. |
| The 19-year-old injured student was kept in overnight, while the 20-year-old was released after treatment. | The 19-year-old injured student was kept in overnight, while the 20-year-old was released after treatment. |
| Police have appealed for witnesses. | Police have appealed for witnesses. |
| An ambulance service spokeswoman said the 20-year-old man suffered burns to his back, arms, neck and particularly serious burns to his left hand while the 19-year-old man suffered superficial burns to his neck. | An ambulance service spokeswoman said the 20-year-old man suffered burns to his back, arms, neck and particularly serious burns to his left hand while the 19-year-old man suffered superficial burns to his neck. |
| A Staffordshire University spokeswoman said: "The University's first concern is with the two students who sustained injuries and we will be making sure that they are given the support they need." |