Man in critical condition and eight arrested after mass brawl in Dewsbury

Police were called at 11.11pm to a report of a number of men fighting with weapons - including sticks and bars - in the Clarkson Street area of Ravensthorpe.

Officers who attended the scene established the disorder had taken place on Northstead, and found three men who had suffered injuries.

Two of them were treated by paramedics and taken to hospital for treatment to facial injuries. The third man, aged 21, was taken to hospital for a serious head injury and remains there today in what is described as a critical condition.

Following enquiries, police arrested eight men on suspicion of violent disorder in connection with the incident, and are now appealing for any witnesses, footage and information.

Detective Inspector Divek Ubhi of Kirklees CID, said: “We are continuing to contact multiple inquiries today in what has clearly been a serious disorder incident in Dewsbury last night.

“The fighting has left a 21-year-old man with very serious injuries and we are working to establish the full circumstances of what took place and bring everyone involved to justice.

“A number of men remain in custody on suspicion of violent disorder and we are appealing to anyone who can assist our investigation in any way, particularly with footage of the fighting, to come forward.”

Information can be given to Kirklees CID on 101 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat referencing police crime number 13250655904.

It can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.