Attempted murder investigation launched after man seriously injured in Dewsbury attack
Police were called shortly before 4pm on Thursday 15 May to reports of fighting involving bladed weapons in Dewsbury
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured by weapons in an attack in Dewsbury.
Detectives from Kirklees District CID are looking into the incident on Raven's Crescent, Dewsbury, which officers are treating as attempted murder.
Police were called shortly before 4pm on Thursday 15 May to reports of fighting involving bladed weapons on Raven's Crescent in Scout Hill.
Officers attended and located a 22-year-old Dewsbury man who had suffered serious leg and head injuries.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to the injuries which are described as life changing.
The suspects described as Asian males and in their 20’s and 30’s, made off from the scene in three cars.
Detective Inspector James Bellhouse of Kirklees District CID, said: “This has clearly been a serious violent incident, which is being treated as an attempted murder by detectives.
“Several enquiries have been ongoing overnight to better establish the circumstances of what took place, and we are following active lines of investigation today.
“I want to thank those who have volunteered information so far and ask anyone who has information, dashcam or CCTV of the incident who we have not spoken with to contact West Yorkshire Police online by clicking here or 101 quoting crime reference 13250272813.
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.