AN 18-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with wounding after a man was badly hurt in Netherton.

The 41-year-old victim suffered serious facial injuries in the incident on Netherton Fold at 10.30pm on Friday.

His injuries included a broken nose, fractured eye socket, suspected broken cheekbone, cuts, bruises and swelling.

Police confirmed an 18-year-old man was arrested and charged.

He will appear before Huddersfield magistrates on February 4.