Wakefield Police Witness Appeal
Teenage Girl Critically Injured on Wakefield Road As Police Appeal For Witnesses
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Police said they were called at 8:33 p.m. by the ambulance service after the girl was found lying in the road.
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People with information can contact police on 101 or through West Yorkshire Police’s Live Chat, quoting reference 13260555273; information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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While Rooks Nest Road is closed, police advised motorists to use alternative routes where possible.
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Temporary DCI Elly Buchanan said, “Just the smallest bit of information could help our investigation.”
A 16-year-old girl remains in critical condition after being found with serious head and chest injuries near a bus stop on Rooks Nest Road in Wakefield on September 29 at around 8:30 p.m. West Yorkshire Police says it is investigating how she was hurt and keeping an open mind about what happened. The girl was found lying in the road, and police were called by ambulance workers at 8:33 p.m.
Detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are now appealing for help from the public. They want anyone who was nearby between 8 and 8:30 p.m. to come forward — especially drivers with dashcam footage or residents with doorbell cameras. Temporary DCI Elly Buchanan said, "Just the smallest bit of information could help our investigation."
Police Launch Major Investigation
West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is treating this case with urgency. The force has closed Rooks Nest Road while detectives continue their work. Police advised drivers to use alternative routes where possible. Investigators are still determining exactly what caused the girl's injuries.
How to Report Information to Police
Anyone with information can contact West Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 13260555273. People can also use the force's Live Chat service on its website. If you prefer to stay anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Even small details might help solve the case.
Police Seek Dashcam and Doorbell Footage
Detectives are specifically asking for video evidence from the area. Anyone with dashcam footage from vehicles passing through Rooks Nest Road between 8 and 8:30 p.m. is urged to share it with police. Yorkshire Post reported that residents with doorbell cameras are also being asked to check their footage. These recordings could be crucial to understanding what happened.
Girl Remains in Life-Threatening Condition
The 16-year-old is still hospitalized in a critical state following the incident. Metro reported that she was discovered lying in the road near the bus stop with serious injuries to her head and chest. Doctors continue treating her, but her condition remains grave. The exact circumstances of how she was injured are still being investigated.
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