Investigation launched after reports of a stabbing in Huddersfield in broad daylight
Police are investigating after reports of a stabbing in Huddersfield City Centre yesterday evening
Last updated 15th Sep 2022
Police say officers were called by Huddersfield Royal Infirmary at 6:40pm to report two males in attendance with injuries which are consistent with a stabbing and are non-life threatening.
The force believe the stabbing took place near the junction of Byram Street and Kirkgate at around 5:45pm.
The suspect made off in the direction of Wood Street.
Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area between 5:30pm and 6:30pm and may have seen the incident or the circumstances leading up to it to come forward.
Detective Inspector Richard Hulme of Kirklees CID said:
“This is a serious incident that happened on the streets of Huddersfield Town Centre in broad daylight.
“We take knife crime in the district extremely seriously and we are working to identify those responsible.
“We have seen the video footage that has been circulated on social media and we are conducting a number of lines of enquiry.
“Local Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be conducting further patrols in the area to provide public reassurance.”
Kirklees CID are asking that those with information which can assist with identifying those in the video or have any further information calls 101 or uses the online 101 chat service at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat quoting crime reference 1357 14/09.
Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800555111 or online.