Victim taken to hospital after being attacked outside Dewsbury train station

British Transport Police (BTP) were called to the station at just after 8pm on Monday and a scene was cordoned off.

Local reports claimed that a man was attacked by two masked thugs armed with baseball bats but that has not been confirmed.

In a statement a spokesman for BTP said officers were called following "reports of a serious assault."

The statement added: "Paramedics also attended and a man was taken to a local hospital. His injuries are not deemed to be life-changing or life-threatening."

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 2000078887.

Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.