Three arrested after Featherstone attack

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Detectives investigating an attack at the Gulf petrol station on Wakefield Road, Featherstone, in the early hours of Saturday morning (July 20) have made a number of arrests.

Three men, aged 33, 41 and 23, were arrested in connection with the incident and are currently in custody.

Two adult men were taken to hospital with serious injuries believed to have been caused by a machete. Both have since been released from the hospital.

Police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information about this incident to contact Wakefield District CID via Live Chat online or by calling 101 quoting crime reference 13240391740.

Information can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.