Man taken to hospital after police find him with serious stab wounds in Wakefield
Published 26th Sep 2026, 09:40 BST
Police have launched an investigation
Police officers on patrol in Wakefield found a man with serious stab wounds.
The officers came across the man on Benjamin Street at 3.45pm yesterday (Friday September 25).
He was taken to hospital in an ambulance. His injuries are thought to be serious but not life-threatening, police said.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Detectives from Wakefield CID are investigating the matter to establish what happened.
“Witnesses or anyone with video footage that could assist the investigation are asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or go online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat quoting reference 1043 of 25/9.
“Alernatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”