DETECTVICES are appealing for witnesses following a serious attack on a man in Deighton, Huddersfield.

Police were called to a working men’s club on Deighton Road at around 5.27pm yesterday to a report that a man had been seriously injured.

Emergency services attended the scene and located the victim, who had suffered leg injuries and a severe hand injury.

It was reported he had been attacked outside the pub by two men who made off from the scene.

The victim was taken to hospital and initial enquiries are ongoing by Kirklees CID.

Anyone who saw what occurred or has information is asked to contact Kirklees CID on 101 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat, referencing police log 1327 of August 9.

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