Three charged over 'violent confrontation' near Hemsworth school
Police investigating an incident in Hemsworth in which a number of people were reported to have been fighting with weapons have charged three men.
Todd Burgin, aged 27, of Grove Mount, South Kirkby, Alex Boughen, aged 33, of Ings Close, South Kirkby, and Tye Jackson, aged 19, of Craven Road, Hemsworth, have all been charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon.
The offences relate to an incident reported to have taken place on Highfield Road, Hemsworth, at around 2.50pm on Wednesday (19 November).
The three men have been remanded to appear before magistrates in Leeds today.
A fourth man arrested in connection with the incident remains in police custody as enquiries continue.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or go online here quoting reference 954 of 19/11.
Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.