Laser shone into man's eyes while with his child at Calder Holmes Park in Hebden Bridge

A laser was shone into a man's eyes while at the park with his child.
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Police investigating the incident as an assault and are appealing for witnesses

It happened at around 5.15pm on Monday, 15 February at Calder Holmes Park in Hebden Bridge.

There were no serious injuries as a result, police said.

Calder Holmes Park.Calder Holmes Park.
Calder Holmes Park.
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The red laser was shone from the direction of the skate park.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of assault at a park in Calderdale.

"The incident happened at around 5.15pm on Monday, 15 February at Calder Holmes Park in Hebden Bridge.

"A man was in the park with his child, when he had a red laser shone into his eyes.

"No serious injuries were sustained.

"The laser was shone from the direction of the skate park.

"Enquiries are ongoing.

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"Any witnesses or anyone with any information are asked to contact Calderdale District NPT and call 101 or via the 101 live chat https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101LiveChat quoting crime reference 13210079218.

"Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."