This is why police and air ambulance were called to Brighouse last night

Police and an air ambulance were called to Brighouse last night after a report of a stabbing that turned out to be false report.

By Sarah Fitton

Published 22nd Feb 2024, 09:21 GMT

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Officers were alerted at 8.59pm by the ambulance service who had been told there was a stabbing on Halifax Road.

It is understood the incident was reported to have happened at Lane Head Recreation Ground.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Emergency services attended and established no stabbing had taken place and it was a false report.”

Anyone with concerns or information about crime in their area can call police on 101 or contact officers using the live chat on West Yorkshire Police’s website.