Two arrested after man has substance thrown at him in Wakefield

The man is in his 40s and was taken to hospital for treatment, although his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

A 49-year-old man and 45-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with the incident and both remain in custody.

The incident took place yesterday at 10:31pm on Pontefract Road in Knottingley.

A scene is in place and enquiries are ongoing as the Wakefield CID seek to establish the circumstances.