Union Street Wakefield: Man rushed to hospital with head injuries after reported assault

A man was rushed to hospital with head injuries after a reported assault in Wakefield.

The incident, on Union Street, was reported shortly after 9pm on Wednesday (July 31).

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Police were called to a reported assault on Union Street. | Google/National World

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "A man was taken to hospital with head injuries, but later discharged."

Officers were seen erecting a cordon at the scene, as an investigation into the incident was launched.

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