Police probing a car chase which ended in an attack have made three arrests.
But detectives from Kirklees CID are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the fracas in the car park on Cliffe Street, Dewsbury at abut 1am on Thursday.
A 21-year-old Dewsbury man was assaulted in the incident and his black Honda Civic car was also damaged by a group of men. Three young men are now in police custody.
Before the alleged assault it is believed the attackers had followed the victim’s Honda Civic from the Shell Petrol Station on Batley Road in two cars at about 12.30am.
They were then joined by another two cars, resulting in the four chasing the Civic into Batley Carr and then back into Dewsbury where the Civic pulled into the Cliffe Street car park.
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The 21-year-old was not seriously injured in the assault but several vehicles were damaged in the incidents.
Det Sgt Ady Belle from Kirklees CID, said: “We are continuing to investigate these incidents and have attended at a number of addresses in Batley.
“Three Batley men aged 20, 20 and 22 have now been arrested in connection with our enquiries and cars have been recovered for examination.
“We are continuing to liaise with community leaders.”
Anyone with information should contact Kirklees CID on 101.
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
In unrelated investigations, police would like to speak to the people pictured in the image gallery below. The people pictured in the images may be witnesses as well as suspects. If you recognise anyone, contact police on 101 quoting the reference number on the image caption.
