A MAN has been arrested as part of an investigation into an incident outside a Batley nightclub. 

It happened at around 4.41am on New Year’s Day outside the TBC nightclub on Bradford Road, close to the junction with Hick Lane.

There was an altercation inside the club with a group of males which then continued outside. 

A 21-year-old man, who police have confirmed is a serving member of the armed forces, was then knocked down by a blue Mercedes and seriously injured.

A police spokesperson said: "This incident is being treated as a serious assault.

"The blue Mercedes fled the scene but was later recovered by police.

"The victim is in a serious but stable and conscious state, talking to family at his bedside and when he is ready the police will be speaking to him.

"The full circumstances leading to the point at which the victim was struck by the vehicle are under investigation.

"A 27-year-old man from Dewsbury has been arrested on suspicion on section 18 wounding with intent."

Chief Inspector Ben Ryder, said: “We would like to reassure service personnel that police have no evidence that the victim has been targeted due to his service in the army, or that it is motivated by racism.

“We remain open-minded and would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has any further information to come forward to assist with our investigation.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police via 101 quoting crime reference number 13190000498 or information can also be passed to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.