A private hospital in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire has been closed and cordoned off while police investigate a “targeted attack” that took place early on Wednesday morning
BMI Huddersfield Hospital, part of the private BMI Healthcare chain, was not expected to open until Thursday and patients needing urgent help are being directed to call the on-duty clinical team.
A man is being treated at the infirmary for non-life threatening injuries after police were called to reports of an assault at 12.02am on Wednesday.
In a recorded message, the hospital switchboard said: "Huddersfield hospital is closed while the police investigate an incident outside the hospital,” adding the site would reopen by 7am on Thursday.
In a later statement, West Yorkshire police said: “While officers were en route to the scene, police were made aware that a man with a number of injuries had arrived at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. The man remains in hospital, where he is being treated for non life-threatening injuries to his hand.”
Detective Inspector Mark Atkinson, of Kirklees District CID, said: “Our enquiries are in their early stages but it appears that this was a targeted attack. Neighbourhood officers will be carrying out reassurance patrols in the area.
“We would like to hear from anyone with information about the circumstances of what has happened or those involved.”
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