Man attacked opposite pizza place in Halifax town centre

By Sarah Fitton
Published 17th Sep 2022, 23:14 BST
Updated 17th Sep 2022, 23:14 BST
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in Halifax town centre.

The 28-year-old victim was on Southgate, opposite Domino’s pizza place, when he was approached by another man and struck with what police have described as “a blunt weapon”.

He received a serious face injury which required hospital treatment.

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A 37-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of assault and released on police bail pending continuing inquiries.

Police are appealing for witnessesPolice are appealing for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses

Calderdale CID want to hear from anyone who saw the attack, which happened at about 10.15pm on Saturday, September 3, or has information that might help.

Officers believe there was a vehicle trying to reverse into a space that the two males were stood in, and would like to speak to the driver as a potential witness.

Anyone who can help should call Calderdale CID on 101, quoting crime number 13220487126.

Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555111.