A POLICE investigation has been launched after a man was hospitalised following an assault in Barnsley.

At 1.17pm on Wednesday, police were called to reports of an assault on Oakwell Vale.

It is believed a 41-year-old man was assaulted by an unknown man and woman.

A police spokesperson said: “The ambulance service was called to the scene and the victim was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries which are not considered life-threatening or life-altering.

“A scene was established close to Oakwell Vale as CSI attended.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”