Police in Feathersone yesterday: Man rushed to hospital and pair arrested after 'hammer attack' in Featherstone yesterday
A man was rushed to hospital after reportedly being attacked with a hammer in Featherstone yesterday (Monday).
Police were called to Station Lane shortly after noon to reports of two men fighting in the street.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Officers attended and found a 44-year-old male with serious injuries, and he was taken to hospital for medical treatment.
"It was reported the victim had been hit in the head with a hammer and the suspect has left the scene in a vehicle prior to the arrival of officers.”
A 58-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman were arrested in Ackworth a short time later in connection with the attack.
Anyone with information about what happened is being asked to contact Wakefield CID by calling 101, quoting reference 13230478813.