Officers from Calderdale CID would like to speak to anyone who has seen or has...

Published: 6:06 pm July 4, 2023
Updated: 7:58 am October 8, 2025
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after two women were injured in assaults outside a hotel at Ainley Top, Huddersfield – UKNIP

Officers from Calderdale CID would like to speak to anyone who has seen or has information about both incidents which took place after fighting broke out outside the Cedar Court Huddersfield Hotel on the evening of Saturday, 1 July.

In the incident, which took place at about 10.30pm, a woman who was stood away from the disorder suffered a serious facial injury after being approached by another female, knocked down and then attacked, causing life-changing injuries.

A 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of wounding in connection with the attack and has been released on police bail pending continuing enquiries.

Meanwhile, a second victim was also injured in another incident nearby after being struck by a glass during the disorder.

Both victims needed hospital treatment.

DC Rachael Hutchison, of Calderdale CID, said: “We are conducting a number of enquiries into both assaults and the wider disorder outside the Cedar Court Hotel on Saturday and would like to speak to anyone who has seen or has information about either attack, or the fighting.

“The woman injured in the first attack suffered a very serious facial injury and it is important that anyone who has information or mobile phone footage which could assist police enquiries comes forward.

“Information can be given to Calderdale CID via 101 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat   referencing crime number 13230366429.

“It can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”
 

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