Police appeal after ‘targeted’ assault at Staincliffe service station
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted at a service station in Staincliffe yesterday (Sunday).
Kirklees CID would like to speak to anyone who saw or has footage of the assault which took place at the BP service station on Halifax Road, Staincliffe, on Sunday July 12.
It took place at about 6.30pm after the victim, a 37-year-old man, was chased into the store by a group of four men.
Police say they assaulted him in the premises before fleeing in the direction of Dewsbury District Hospital.
Emergency services attended and located the victim, who was treated in hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
DI Catherine Shackleton of Kirklees CID, said: “We are investigating this assault which left the victim with head injuries for which he was treated.
“We do believe the assault was targeted and would like to speak to anyone who can assist our enquiries in any way, and who saw or has footage of suspects fleeing the scene.”
Anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to contact Kirklees CID on 101 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat referencing crime number 13260396383
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.