A man is in hospital with a life threatening head injury following an alleged assault in Hebden Bridge
Officers were called out yesterday evening to reports of an ongoing fight between two men.
Last updated 28th Jul 2024
Police are investigating an alleged serious assault in Hebden Bridge as a man remains in hospital with a life threatening head injury.
Officers were called at 20:57 on 27 July to reports of an ongoing fight between two men on Crown Street.
Police and ambulance attended the scene and found a man in his 50s unconscious.
The suspect fled the scene.
The victim was taken to hospital with a serious head injury, which is thought to be life threatening.
Officers have arrested a man in his 30s in connection with the incident and enquiries remain ongoing.
If anyone witnessed the incident, has any further information or video footage, they are urged to contact the police via 101 quoting crime reference number 13240407187. Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.