Towngate, Ossett: Man rushed to hospital with stab wound after assault as police search for suspect
A man suffered a stab wound after a fight outside a Post Office in West Yorkshire.
Police received a report of an altercation between two men on Towngate in Ossett town centre just after 1pm on Sunday, October 27.
Emergency services rushed to the location where they found the victim, a man in his 40s, with a stab wound to his side.
He was taken to hospital to receive treatment for his injuries, which the force said were not life-threatening.
The suspect, described as a man in his 50s, fled the scene in the aftermath of the assault.
Sign up today for our free daily newsletter, packed with all of the latest news, sports and more from Leeds and the surrounding areas.
Wakefield District CID are now appealing for witnesses who can assist in locating the man.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "A number of enquiries remain ongoing into the serious assault and officers have now arrested a man in connection with the incident. He remains in custody for police questioning today.
"Anyone who saw what happened or has footage of the incident is asked to contact Wakefield CID on 101 referencing crime number 13240585677.
"Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."