Police: Five men arrested after machete attack in Ravensthorpe last night
Five men have been arrested by police after an assault in Ravensthorpe last night (Monday).
Police received a report shortly after 10pm that a man had been injured with a machete on Park Road.
Armed officers attended and identified several men believed to be linked to the incident. Three men were arrested at the scene and, with support from the National Police Air Service, two further men were located in a nearby vehicle and arrested.
A number of weapons were seized, which had been discarded.
The victim attended hospital with an injured leg and was discharged a short time later.
The five men, aged 16, 17, 18, 19 and 23 all remain in custody at this time.
Enquiries are ongoing with Kirklees CID.
Detective Inspector Will Denton of Kirklees District Police said: “Our enquiries remain ongoing today into the circumstances surrounding the incident last night.
“Policing activity will continue in the area today and if local residents have any concerns, please come and speak with our local neighbourhood officers.
“Anyone who may have information that could assist our investigation, is asked to contact us online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or by calling 101 quoting reference 13260139199.”
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.