Teenager arrested for racially aggravated assault after West Yorkshire viral video sparks anger

The video, which is believed to have been filmed on Snapchat, has provoked anger on social media and appears to show a teenage boy being racially abused and assaulted at Holmfirth Cricket Club.

West Yorkshire Police believe the incident took place earlier this week and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated common assault and a 16-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence.

They are both in police custody.

Chief Superintendent Julie Sykes of Kirklees Police said: “We were made aware last night of a serious incident at Holmfirth Cricket Club following the posting of a video on social media, and have been conducting urgent enquiries regarding what has taken place.

“We are supporting the victim and his family and working closely with local partner agencies as we conduct a full investigation into what has taken place.

“The local neighbourhood policing team will be conducting reassurance patrols in Holmfirth today, I would urge anyone who has got any information about this incident, which we believe took place at Holmfirth Cricket Club earlier this week, to contact Kirklees CID on 101 referencing police crime number 13200277753.

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

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