Serious assault at Huddersfield hospital car park

    A private hospital in Huddersfield was closed as police investigated an incident in the car park.

    Police received a number of reports from 12.02am this morning (22 August) in relation to an altercation in the grounds of the BMI Huddersfield Hospital on Birkby Hall Road, Huddersfield.

    While officers were en-route to the scene, police were made aware that a man with a number of injuries had arrived at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.

    The man remains in hospital where he is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries to his hand.

    Detective Inspector Mark Atkinson, of Kirklees District CID, said: “Our enquiries are in their early stages but it appears that this was a targeted attack. Neighbourhood officers will be carrying out reassurance patrols in the area.

    “We would like to hear from anyone with information about the circumstances of what has happened or those involved.”

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