Man put in hospital after ‘fight with bats’ in broad daylight on Leeds street
A man is in hospital after police were called to reports of people “fighting with bats” in broad daylight on a Leeds street.
The serious assault happened on Francis Street in Chapeltown on Monday evening. The victim suffered head and hand injuries.
A person called the police to report that people were fighting with bats and that one person had been hit. He was taken to hospital after being found with injuries.
Suspects were seen arriving and leaving the scene in a white vehicle. Officers are now asking any witnesses to come forward and contact them.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “At 5.31pm yesterday (Monday), police received a report of an ongoing fight in Francis Street in Chapeltown, Leeds.
“The caller reported that people were fighting with bats and that one person had been hit.
“Officers attended and found a man with injuries. He was taken to hospital where he was treated for head and arm injuries.
“Enquiries at the scene established that at least three vehicles had been involved in the incident, with the suspects arriving and leaving in a white vehicle.
“Two damaged vehicles were recovered. Leeds CID is investigating the incident as a potential serious assault.”
Anyone with information or footage which may assist is asked to contact the team on 101, or by using the livechat facility on the West Yorkshire website. The crime reference is 13260138595.
Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.