Polling station closed in Huddersfield after man stabbed nearby
Police were called to reports of man with a stab wound who had collapsed in the street in the Waverley Road area at around 5.15pm.
Officers found a man who had suffered what are believed to be serious but not life-threatening injuries.
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Hide AdA West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “This incident is not linked to the European referendum and it is believed the incident took place in Greenhead Park and the victim has then walked to the Waverley Road area.”
The polling station was closed for around half an hour for a crime scene to be established and is now open again.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police on 101.