Barnsley Road, Hemsworth: Police launch manhunt after assault with shovel
Published 13th May 2024, 09:55 BST
Updated 13th May 2024, 09:55 BST
Police in Wakefield have released an image of a man they wish to speak to regarding an assault and damage to a vehicle.
The incident occurred on Barnsley Road, Hemsworth on Wednesday, March 20 shortly after 1pm.
It was reported the victim, a man in his thirties, was assaulted with a shovel causing minor injuries and significant damage was caused to the windscreen of his vehicle, a van.
Officers are appealing for anyone who may recognise the man pictured below or anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Wakefield District Police via: www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat or by calling 101, quoting reference 13240152615.
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111