Police appeal for witnesses after girl, 16, found seriously injured in Wakefield road

Detectives have launched a full investigation after a 16-year-old girl was found seriously injured in a Wakefield road.

Detectives from West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are appealing for witnesses as they investigate how the teenager came to be injured.

At around 8.33pm on Tuesday (Sep 29), officers were called to Rooks Nest Road by the ambulance service following reports that a 16-year-old girl had been found lying in the road close to a bus stop.

The teenager remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition.

Temporary Detective Chief Inspector Elly Buchanan, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “A full investigation has been launched after a 16-year-old girl was found with serious injuries in the street.

“We are keeping an open mind as to what has happened and are working to understand the full circumstances as to how she became injured.

“I am urgently appealing to anyone who was driving or walking in the Rooks Nest Road area between 8pm and 8.30pm on Tuesday evening to come forward and speak with us. Just the smallest bit of information could help our investigation.

“If drivers have dash-cam, we are keen to see that, along with doorbell footage from surrounding houses.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police on 101 or through the force’s Live Chat service, quoting reference 13260555273.”