Bakersfield Police investigate bat assault on Niles Street

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield police are investigating a reported bat assault that happened on Niles Street Sunday morning.

The Bakersfield Police Department said on April 26, 2026, at around 10:19 a.m., there was a call for service made in the 1600 block of Niles Street.

Officials said the reporting person stated there was an assault with a bat.

When officers arrived, the reported victim had already been self-transported to Kern Medical.

Bakersfield police said they are actively investigating.