Police were called to Topaz Close, Huddersfield, around 10.30pm last night where they found a woman with serious leg and head injuries and she is now in a serious condition in hospital
A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after a stabbing in Huddersfield.
Police were called to Topaz Close, Fartown, just after 10.30pm last night (Monday) where they found a 30-year-old woman with serious leg and head injuries. It’s believed two suspects attacked her in the street and made off on an e-bike.
West Yorkshire Police crime scene investigators have taped off an area on the corner of adjoining streets Sapphire Close and Aquamarine Drive, this morning.
A statement from police read: “Police were called at 10.37pm last night (11 May) by the ambulance service to reports a woman had been stabbed in Huddersfield.
“Officers attended to find a 30-year-old woman with serious leg and head injuries on Topaz Close. She was taken to hospital where she remains in a critical condition. It’s believed two suspects attacked her in the street and then made off on an e-bike.”
Detective Inspector Sarah Bradley of Kirklees CID said: “This is a very serious incident where a woman has suffered serious injuries. Extensive enquiries are ongoing this morning including house to house and CCTV.
“Whilst the investigation is at an early stage, we believe this incident was targeted and there is no wider threat to the public. I would encourage anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw the suspects on an e-bike prior to the stabbing to come forward with information. We are working with our local neighbourhood policing team to provide reassurance.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 or use the live chat options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting reference 13260266607.
