Man injured after being attacked with baseball bat on street in Knottingley

A man has been attacked by a gang of men during a street brawl in Knottingley.
By Grace Newton
Published 19th Sep 2020, 12:11 GMT
Updated 19th Sep 2020, 12:14 GMT
The incident happened on the Warwick estate in Knottingley last nightThe incident happened on the Warwick estate in Knottingley last night
The incident happened on the Warwick estate in Knottingley last night

He was struck with the bat on Grasmere Road at 6.40pm on Friday evening.

The victim, aged 35, is receiving hospital treatment for a serious facial injury.

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Several men, one of whom was carrying a baseball bat, were involved in the altercation.

Two men aged 31 and 32 were arrested in connection with the incident and are currently in custody.

Detective Inspector Tom Hilyer of Wakefield CID said:

“We are continue to pursue a number of positive lines of enquiry and our investigation remains ongoing.

“I would ask anyone with further information about what has occurred or who witnessed this incident to get in touch.

“You can call us on the non-emergency number 101 or via the Force online live chat facility quoting reference 1586 of 18/09.

“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.”