A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a man was left with a gaping wound above his eye when he was struck with a glass bottle.
The man, 46, saw a young man in the McColl’s shop in Selby Road, Halton Moor, shortly before 7.30pm on Wednesday, March 18.
As the victim walked out of the shop, he was confronted by a group of youths. One of them hit him across the face with a glass bottle and he fell to the floor. The group then kicked him repeatedly before leaving the scene.
The man was taken to hospital, where he received stitches to a large gash above his eye.
West Yorkshire Police arrived at the scene to carry out enquiries last night and a cordon was put in place near the shop.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested by officers in the early hours of this morning on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
He remains in custody and police are continuing with their investigation as they look to arrest more suspects.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Leeds District CID by calling 101 and quoting the crime reference 13200141356.
You can also contact the force via their online chat service, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
