Man arrested after hit and run outside TBC nightclub in Batley

Police have arrested a man as part of their investigation in to an incident outside TBC nightclub in Batley.

The incident happened around 4:41am on New Year’s Day outside the TBC nightclub on Bradford Road, close to the junction with Hick Lane.

There was an altercation inside the club with a group of males which then proceeded outside the premises.

A 21-year-old male was then knocked down by a blue Mercedes and seriously injured.

This incident is being treated as a serious assault.

The blue Mercedes fled the scene but was later recovered by police.

Police can confirm that the 21-year-old male victim in this matter is a serving member of HM Forces.

The victim is in a serious but stable and conscious state, talking to family at his bedside and when he is ready the police will be speaking to him.

The full circumstances leading to the point at which the victim was struck by the vehicle are under investigation.

A 27-year-old man from Dewsbury has been arrested on suspicion on section 18 wounding with intent.

Chief Inspector Ben Ryder, said:

• Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police via 101 quoting crime reference number 13190000498 or information can also be passed to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.