Murder scene in BatleyMurder scene in Batley
Murder scene in Batley

Police cordon remains in place as investigations continue into Batley murder

A police cordon remains in place as crime scene investigators examine the scene of a murder in Batley.

A murder investigation has been launched after an incident last night (Sunday) in Batley.

Officers were called to reports of an "altercation" on Park Croft shortly before 10.30pm.

A 20-year-old man was taken to hospital but later died.

A man has been arrested.

Police have launched a murder enquiry after a man died in Batley on Sunday night.

Officers were called to reports of an altercation on Park Croft at 10.28pm.

A 20 year-old man was taken to hospital but later died.

Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing

Any witnesses are asked to call police on 101 quoting log 1925 of Sunday 21 June.

A male has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.