A 41-YEAR-OLD Meltham man has been released by police after a teenager was critically hurt in a road accident at Meltham.

His car was in collision with a group of teenagers in Station Street at 12.20am on Saturday.

A 17-year-old youth suffered serious head injuries following the incident but is now in a stable condition.

Four other teenagers were also taken to hospital.

The man, who was driving a silver Vauxhall Vectra is understood to have been attacked by a crowd following the collision.

Police have appealed for witnesses. Contact Pc Dave Briggs on 01484 436847.