Two males stabbed in Birkby

Friday, 15 February 2019 16:00

An investigation has been launched after two males were stabbed in Birkby.

At around 7.12pm, police were called by the ambulance service to the Blacker Road area to a report of a male with a stab wound.

The man, aged 20, was taken to hospital for treatment to serious but not life-threatening injuries.

A second male, aged 17, was found nearby with a superficial stab wound.

He has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Detective Inspector Mark Catney, of Kirklees CID, said: “Our enquiries are ongoing today into the circumstances of this incident.

“Officers remain at the scene and we would continue to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to speak to officers.

“We believe the assault has happened in the Blacker Road and Sufton Street area and I would appeal for anyone who witnessed the incident happening or anyone who saw the men moving onto Blacker Road to contact officers.

“I would also appeal for anyone who saw a large group hanging around in the area at the time of the incident to contact police.

“We will continue to deal with all incidents involving knives robustly and there will be an increased policing presence in the Blacker Road area today to offer reassurance to the community.”

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