UPDATE: Arrest made after man was attacked by masked gang in Batley robbery

A 27-year-old man from Leeds has been arrested this morning on suspicion of robbery after a man was attacked with a plank of wood before his Batley home was raided.

By The Newsroom

Published 26th Nov 2015, 12:27 BST

The robbery happened on Thursday, November 20, on Thorncliffe Road at around 7.30pm.

Five unknown masked men entered the property and threatened the 53-year-old man and other family members present, assaulted him with a plank of wood, before making off with a mobile phone, jewellery, cash and the keys to the family vehicle.

The 53-year old was treated in hospital for serious injuries. No-one else was injured during the incident.

The vehicle was recovered a short time later on Lidgate Close in Dewsbury.

Anyone who has any information, or who can identify those in the e-fits is asked to contact Kirklees CID via 101, or alternatively by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800