Two arrests after fight breaks out on residential street in Wakefield

Two met have been arrested after a fight broke out on a residential street in Wakefield. Photo: Google Maps

Police were called shortly before 10.30pm yesterday (Monday, February 22), to reports of an ongoing fight on Regent Street, in the Belle Vue area of the city.

A 23-year-old was taken to hospital with minor injuries as a result of the fight.

And two men, aged 37 and 35, have been arrested on suspicious of assault.

Photos shared on social media appear to show a nearby play area fenced off by police in the hours after the fight.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Wakefield CID on 101, or use the live chat facility, quoting crime reference number 13210092361.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police were called to Regent Street at 22.25 last night to reports of an ongoing fight in the street.

"A 23 year old man was taken to hospital with minor injuries. He’s since been discharged.

"Two men aged 37 and 35 years old have been arrested on suspicion of assault.

"Enquiries are ongoing."