Plans to convert pub to cafe, flats and offices

TWO teenagers have been left seriously injured after a vicious attack.

The boys, aged 15 and 16, were found with stab wounds and taken to hospital after officers were called to Hopwood Lane in Halifax on Wednesday last week.

Police have only just released details of the attack, which happened in broad daylight shortly after noon.

The boys’ injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

West Yorkshire Police have confirmed three males were arrested in connection with the incident and since released pending further enquiries.

Det Sgt Nick Speed, of Calderdale District CID, said: “This was a serious assault where two people sustained serious injuries, but the consequences could have been much worse.

“Officers are continuing to carry out enquiries but I would appeal for anyone with information to get in touch with police.

Contact Calderdale CID via 101. when it became financially unviable – it had been put onto the open market in September 2016.

“Management/running of the pub had changed hands a lot over the last few years when different people tried to make the business a success but were unable to do so.

“The applicant purchased the property in March 2017. The proposal is to make the floor space accessed off Manchester Road into a team room in one half and an office for the applicant’s business in the other.

“The former living quarters will be made into two flats with an additional flat on the lower floor and beer cellar and storage to remain as a storage area.”

Mr Calcraft declined to comment saying people were too “nosey”.”