Man seriously injured in group machete attack

The man was taken to hospital after the attack on High Street

A man was left seriously injured by a machete-wielding gang after a car crash in West Yorkshire.

Officers received reports of a collision between two cars in the Crofton area of Wakefield at about 13:40 BST on Friday, which was then followed by a man being assaulted by a "number of people" armed with the large knives.

The man was taken to hospital after the attack on High Street, West Yorkshire Police said, with his injuries described as serious but not life-threatening.

The force appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

A car was left at the scene, police said, with a further vehicle found abandoned in Sharlston Common.

Det Insp Fiona Allan said: "I would like to reassure the public that we are dedicating significant resources to investigating this incident to ensure that those involved are identified and arrested.

"We will also have an increased neighbourhood policing presence in the area to provide further reassurance to residents."

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