POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in Halifax.

Calderdale CID would like to speak to anyone who saw or has information about the incident which took place during the evening of Saturday September 3 on Southgate opposite a Domino’s pizza restaurant.

It occurred at about 10.15pm after the 28-year-old male victim was approached by another male and struck with a blunt weapon.

He received a serious facial injury which required hospital treatment.

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

Officers believe that at the time of the offence 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 saw the assault or has any information is asked to contact Calderdale CID on 101 referencing crime number 13220487126.

Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

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