Police investigate Retford baseball bat attack
Three arrests have been made
An investigation is underway into an attack involving baseball bats in Retford.
Nottinghamshire Police received reports from Northfield Way yesterday afternoon (Friday 2nd October 2026) at around 2:45pm of two men exiting a black BMW one series and attacking a group of three men with baseball bats.
Officers say the BMW was also driven at and struck one of the victims, a 19-year-old who was taken to hospital with a head injury.
The other victims were aged 19 and 20.
The burned-out vehicle was later found at 3:50pm in Ranskill Road, Mattersey.
Three males aged 17, 19 and 32 have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. They all remain in custody.
Detective Sergeant Jackie Price from Nottinghamshire Police said:
"I would like to thank those that have already reported information about this distressing incident.
"If anyone witnessed this incident that hasn’t yet spoken with us, or has captured footage of the incident or the vehicle later being left, please report this to us."
Reports can be made by calling 101 and quoting incident 434 of 2 October, or anonymously through Crimestoppers.