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Arrest Made After Large Street Fight in Keighley Town Centre

An ongoing police inquiry is seeking witnesses to establish what happened after one person was taken to hospital.

Overview

  • A large group fight broke out on Devonshire Street and North Street in Keighley on Tuesday 23 June, leaving one person hospitalised with injuries described as not life‑threatening.
  • West Yorkshire Police arrested a 52‑year‑old on suspicion of affray who was later released on bail and a 31‑year‑old who remains in hospital and was also arrested in connection with the incident.
  • Witnesses reported a number of men carrying weapons, including baseball bats, and police were told a car was deliberately driven into another vehicle during the disorder.
  • Yorkshire Ambulance Service said it was made aware of the incident but did not deploy ambulance resources to the scene.
  • Police have appealed for witnesses and footage, asking anyone with information to contact 101 or use the force live chat quoting log 1000 of 23 June as enquiries continue.