Man in critical condition and eight arrested after violent disorder in Dewsbury
A man has been left fighting for life after violent disorder broke out on the streets of Dewsbury.
Kirklees CID are conducting extensive enquiries today and are appealing for witnesses and information as enquiries continue into a violent disorder incident on Northstead in Dewsbury.
Officers were called at 11.11pm last night (Thursday, November 13) to a report of a number of men fighting with weapons, including sticks and bars, in the Clarkson Street area.
Police attended, established the disorder had taken place on Northstead, and located three men who had suffered injuries.
Detective Inspector Divek Ubhi of Kirklees CID, said: “We are continuing to contact multiple inquiries today in what has clearly been a serious disorder incident in Dewsbury last night.
“The fighting has left a 21-year-old man with very serious injuries and we are working to establish the full circumstances of what took place and bring everyone involved to justice.
“A number of men remain in custody on suspicion of violent disorder and we are appealing to anyone who can assist our investigation in any way, particularly with footage of the fighting, to come forwards.”
Two of the injured men were treated by paramedics and taken to hospital for treatment to facial injuries, which were not serious. The third man, aged 21, was taken to hospital for a serious head injury and remains there today in what is described as a critical condition.
Following enquires West Yorkshire Police have arrested eight men on suspicion of violent disorder in connection with the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kirklees CID on 101 or online via the 101LiveChat referencing police crime number 13250655904. It can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.