Labour activists campaigning ahead of the Batley and Spen by-election have been pelted with eggs and kicked in the head according to the Mayor of the region and former MP.
Tracy Brabin said she was leafleting for Labour in Batley on Sunday, when her group was “followed, verbally abused and physically assaulted” by a group of which no description has yet been given.
West Yorkshire Police said it was investigating the incident.
Ms Brabin – who also holds the police and crime commissioner responsibility for the region – praised officers for their swift response.
“The group I was with included young people and the elderly. I witnessed them being egged, pushed and forced to the ground and kicked in the head.
We know why tensions are rising in our streets. Those who want to sow division are not welcome in our community.
The actions of these people do not represent the Batley and Spen I know. We are kinder than this.”
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