Large fight breaks out on Westgate in which a PCSO and police officer were assaulted

Police were called to Westgate at just after 8pm on Saturday, January 13, following a report of a large ongoing fight.

Officers attended and made several arrests at the incident which left a woman with serious facial injuries which needed medical treatment.

Two women aged 22 and 28 were arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault.

The 28-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and assaulting a PCSO.

A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer while the second man, aged 30, was arrested on suspicion of affray.

All were later released on police bail pending continuing enquiries by Wakefield District CID.