Man seriously injured after being stabbed in stomach in Wakefield city centre
By Alex Grant
Published 22nd Jun 2026, 12:17 BST
Updated 22nd Jun 2026, 12:18 BST
Detectives have arrested a 49-year-old man
A man has been seriously injured after being stabbed in Wakefield city centre.
Police are investigating after officers were called at 7.09pm yesterday evening (Sunday, June 21) to reports a man had been stabbed in the stomach.
“A 61-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries,” a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson confirmed.
Detectives have arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of a section 18 wounding with intent offence and he remains in police custody.
Enquiries are ongoing by Wakefield CID.