An eruption of violence on a troubled town centre street led to one man being injured and another locked up in a police cell this morning (Sat).
Officers were called to the end of Cross Church Street on Kirkgate in Huddersfield town centre at 4.20am following reports that a fight had broken out.
One 33-year-old man was injured after trying to intervene and was treated in hospital for serious facial injuries. It is understood that the victim referred himself to hospital. A 44-year-old man was also taken to hospital.
West Yorkshire Police have said they are looking to speak to a teenage male in connection with the violence. He is described as around 5ft5ins tall, black with short black hair and a thin moustache. He was wearing a light greay tracksuit with stripes down the arms.
Further to this, police confirmed they attended the scene and consequently arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of affray and possession of Class B drugs following a later, separate fight. He remained in custody this morning.
A police scene was still in place this morning, with a police cordon closing off the street.
The incidents follow many episodes of violence on Cross Church Street. Teenager Jess Coleman suffered serious facial injuries after she was glassed in the face at Five Bar on the street in May, while one man had his jaw broken after he was punched in an unprovoked attack on the street in December.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: ""Police were called at around 4:20am this morning to reports of a fight, which occurred on Cross Church St in Huddersfield. Various injured parties were identified, receiving hospital treatment.
"Upon arriving at the scene, officers encountered a further incident in which a 34 year old man was arrested on suspicion of Affray and Possession of a Class B drug."
"Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111 or via the live chat system on the Force website."
