Man suffers serious injuries in Wakefield machete attack after chase

A 40-year-old man is being treated in hospital after being chased by two people and then attacked with a machete.

It happened around 12.27am today (Saturday 17 February) on Eastmoor Road in Wakefield.

The victim suffered serious injuries though police say they are not thought to be life-threatening.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that may assist the investigation is urged to get in touch.

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