A MAN has been arrested after a number of people were injured in a violent altercation in a town centre.

Police are conducting enquiries in Halifax town centre after a violent altercation in the early hours of this morning (Saturday).

Police were called at 1:20am to Commercial Street, Halifax, to a report that a 26-year-old man had been assaulted by another male with a glass bottle. The injured man was taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment for a puncture wound to the neck which has been described as serious but not life threatening.

Following further enquiries, two other injured men were identified, one, a 38-year-old man with injuries to the face and leg and the other, a 52-year-old man, with a facial injury. Both these men have received hospital treatment and been discharged.

The full circumstances of this incident are still being established but it understood that the incident has started on Clare Road, continuing onto Ward’s End and ending on Commercial Street.

A large scene was initially put in place in the area, with road closures remaining in place at this time at the junction of Clare Road and New Road while police conduct their enquiries.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested and is currently in custody.

Detectives from Calderdale District CID are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed any part of this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Calderdale District CID via Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13240335222.

Information can also be given to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or reporting online.