This is the moment injured army veteran Ben Parkinson carried the Commonwealth baton in Yorkshire. See more:
Image caption,The baton was later handed on to netballer Natalie Metcalf who will represent England at the Games in Birmingham.From Sheffield the baton moved to Huddersfield, beginning it's journey at St George's square before travelling through the city and on to Greenhead Park.
After leaving Huddersfield the relay moved on to Lister Park in Bradford where it was taken on a cycle ride by Satwant Singh. From the park the baton was carried along Keighley Road, Aireville Drive, Bradford Road, Wellington Crescent and Victoria Road, before reaching its destination at Roberts Park.
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