Man attacked with knife in Huddersfield

He was attacked by a group of men while walking with his son

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 19th Apr 2021

A man's been injured with a knife during a serious assault in Huddersfield.

It happened on Swan Lane between 9:30pm and 10:30pm on Sunday night

The 42 year old was approached by a group of men while walking near the Burger Boys takeaway with his son.

They were attached, with the man suffering knife injuries.

Both managed to escape and later call the police. The 42 year old was treated in hospital for non life threatening injuries.

Detective Inspector Toby Facey of Kirklees District CID, said:

“This was a concerning incident in which the victim could very easily have suffered even more serious and potentially life changing injuries."

“We are conducting a full investigation into the attack and I would ask anyone who saw the attack or suspicious behaviour on Swan Lane near the Burger Boys takeaway to make contact with Kirklees CID"

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