Appeal to find three men in relation to serious assault

The incident occurred on Market Place in Heckmondwike on Sunday, February 5.

It took place between 1am and 1.45am after the victim, a man in his 20s, became engaged in a dispute with five men. 

They reportedly left the scene and then came back in a larger group, which included several masked males.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Police are issuing images of men they want to identify following a serious assault by a group of males on a victim in Heckmondwike.

"Kirklees District CID would like to speak to anyone who can identify the three men pictured or who can assist ongoing investigations into a section 18 assault on Market Place in Heckmondwike on Sunday February 5, 2023.

"The incident took place between 1am and 1.45am after the victim, a man in his 20s, became engaged in a dispute with five men. 

"They left the scene and then came back in a larger group which included several masked males.

"The victim was assaulted with a cricket bat and pushed through the glass frontage of a taxi office.

"He sustained serious injuries including a gash to an arm and was taken to hospital for treatment.

"The suspects were described as a group of Asian men."

DI Lisa Redfern of Kirklees CID, said: “We have been conducting a number of enquiries into this thuggish and vicious assault which was committed by a large group of men against a lone victim, and remain determined to locate and take action against those responsible.

“We are appealing for help from residents and can now release CCTV images of three males we are trying to identify as part of the investigation. 

"Anyone who may know these males or who has any information which could assist our enquiries is asked to contact Kirklees CID on 101 referencing crime number 13230068865.

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