Man suffers multiple leg fractures after 'road rage incident' outside Batley mosque
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in an apparent road rage incident in Batley.
The incident happened shortly before 7pm on Friday, February 6 on Brearley Place when it was reported that two cars had been involved in a minor collision outside the mosque.
Officers are continuing to investigate and are appealing to anyone who was in the area of Brearley Place or Purlwell Lane between 6.30pm and 7pm who may have seen the assault or may have relevant dash cam footage. It is described as possibly being a black Kia.
“When the victim got out of his car to exchange details, the driver of the other vehicle assaulted him,” a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson confirmed.
“The suspect then drove away and the victim was taken to hospital where he was treated for multiple leg fractures.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police online via the 101LiveChat or by calling 101 quoting reference 13260074919.
Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.