A MURDER investigation has been launched after a man was battered to death with baseball bat.

He was attacked around 10pm last night on Town Street in Batley, West Yorks., after a row broke out.

The 31-year-old male victim was left with fatal head injuries following an altercation with another man.

A 35-year-old man from Dewsbury was arrested on suspicion of murder last night after he went to hospital with stab wounds.

He is currently in police custody as officers continue the investigation, The Yorkshire Evening Post reports.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector, Ian Scott said: “We are not looking for anyone else in what was an isolated incident.

“Clearly, local residents will be shocked to learn that this has occurred, however, there will be an increased police presence in the area to offer community reassurance.

“Officers also remain at the scene and forensic enquiries are taking place in the immediate area.

“I would ask that anyone with information about this altercation contact the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

“Alternatively, you can speak to us online via the live chat facility available via the Force’s ‘Contact Us’ section of the website.”