Youth held after race attack on man, 51, in West Yorkshire

POLICE have arrested a 16-year-old Heckmondwike youth on suspicion of assaulting a man in an alley in the West Yorkshire town.

The victim in what police considered a racially motivated assault was a 51-year-old man.

The youth was arrested at an address in Brighton Street and is on bail pending further enquiries.

Enquiries into the assault are ongoing and witnesses are still being asked to contact PC 1095 Jessica Stahelin at the Spen Valley NPT on 01924295357 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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