Hunt for two men after horror pool cue attack in Huddersfield

Police are hunting two men after an attack in a pub in Huddersfield.

The alleged attackers had been playing pool with three other men in The Clarence Hotel in Towngate, Newsome, before attacking them. The two groups did not know eachother.

When the victims returned to the pool table they were attacked with pool cues and other pub furniture leaving them with serious head injuries. The men police want to speak to are white, aged in their mid to late 20’s of average build from 5’8 to 6’0 and possibly speaking with southern English accents.

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The attack happened in the early hours of 16 June, between 12:05am and 12:15am. Anyone who recognises the males or has information which could help identify them is asked to contact Huddersfield CID by calling 101 or go online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat quoting reference 13240335530.

Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.