West Yorkshire Police have arrested five people following a machete attack on Park Road in Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire, on the night of 9 March 2026. The incident occurred shortly after 10:00pm, and the five suspects remain in custody while officers continue their work.
Officers from West Yorkshire Police found a man with a leg injury at the scene. The five arrested males, who are aged between 16 and 23, include three suspects detained at the scene and two others caught after a vehicle was followed by the National Police Air Service.
During a search of the area, police found an axe and a Rambo-style knife that had been thrown away. The injured man was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been allowed to return home.
Detective Inspector Will Denton from Kirklees District Police said that officers will keep a visible presence in the community to help residents feel safe. This attack follows a court case in February 2026, where six men were found guilty of a fatal assault at Dewsbury Moor Park.
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