Appeal Following Assault on Teenager, Batley

*Tuesday 25 March 2025*

Detectives investigating a serious assault on a teenager in Batley are appealing for any witnesses or video footage.

At 3.45pm yesterday (Monday 24 March) officers attended the incident on Mayman Lane after receiving multiple reports of an assault.

A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital with stab wounds to his lower body which were serious but not considered to be life-threatening.  

Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent and they remain in custody.

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