Police search for 'fleeing' suspects after serious stabbing in Dewsbury

The incident occurred at around 1:50pm yesterday (Friday) inside a commercial premises on Foundry Street in the West Yorkshire town.

Officers were called to reports that a man had been seriously assaulted inside the property.

Two men and a woman, all described by witnesses as white, were reported to have fled the scene, running up Market Street immediately after the incident.

The victim, a man in his 50s, was found to have sustained stab wounds inflicted with a bladed weapon.

He was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A 46-year-old man was arrested following the incident on suspicion of Section 18 wounding. He remains in police custody as of Saturday morning.

The incident is currently being investigated by West Yorkshire Police.

Anyone who saw the suspects fleeing, witnessed what took place inside the premises, or can assist the investigation in any other way is asked to contact Kirklees CID on 101 or via the online live chat at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat.

Those contacting police should quote crime reference number 13260189165.