Police on Kirkgate: Two men arrested after fight breaks out in Wakefield city centre

Two men have been arrested after a fight broke out on Kirkgate yesterday afternoon.

Police were called to the road yesterday, at around 1pm, following reports of numerous men fighting.

Police were called to Kirkgate yesterday following reports of men fighting.placeholder image
Police were called to Kirkgate yesterday following reports of men fighting.

Emergency services attended the scene and cordons were put in place.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Shortly after 1pm this afternoon (December 29) police were called to a report of males fighting on Kirkgate, Wakefield.

“Officers attended and located a man with injuries not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.”

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of affray and enquiries remain ongoing.

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