Halton police incident: Man arrested after suffering knife wound during street fight

Police have arrested a man after a street fight in Halton Moor.
By Joe Cooper
Published 1st Feb 2021, 12:13 BST
Updated 1st Feb 2021, 12:16 BST
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Officers were called to Appleby Place in Halton Moor at 8.20am yesterday (Sunday) to reports of two men fighting in the street.

Police then found a 35-year-old man at a nearby house with injuries, including a knife wound to his hand.

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He was arrested on suspicion of affray and received treatment at hospital.

The crime scene in Halton Moor (photo: Tony Johnson).The crime scene in Halton Moor (photo: Tony Johnson).
The crime scene in Halton Moor (photo: Tony Johnson).

He is still in police custody.

A large police cordon was in place for much of yesterday around Halton Moor Avenue, Appleby Place and Cartmell Drive.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "At 8.20am yesterday (31/1) police were called to a report of two men fighting in the street in Appleby Place, Halton Moor.

"Officers attended and found a 35-year-old man at a nearby address with injuries, including a knife wound to his hand.

"A scene was put in place to undergo forensic examination.

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"Leeds District CID are continuing enquiries into the incident.

"Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact officers via 101 quoting crime reference 13210051593 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

"Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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