A MAN has been arrested in connection with a serious assault in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The 26-year-old, from Wakefield, has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and is currently in custody.

The assault took place shortly before 5am on Westgate, Wakefield, when a man in his thirties was found with serious head injuries outside a takeaway and had to be taken to hospital.

Detectives are continuing to appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information about the assault to come forward.

Information can be given by calling 101 or using the 101 live chat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website, quoting crime reference number 13210438159.

Information can also be given to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.