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Nathan Hyde

Man seriously injured after City Square attack

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was attacked in Leeds city centre.

The 48-year-old was assaulted in City Square at around 10.30am on Thursday, August 15.

West Yorkshire Police officers were called to the scene and they arrested a man on suspicion of assault.

A police spokeswoman said: "A 47-year-old man, from Leeds, was arrested at the scene in connection with the assault.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

It happened three days after a man was attacked in Bishopgate Street, near Leeds station on Monday, August 12.

The 41-year-old victim suffered serious head injuries and is in hospital in a critical condition.

Christopher Subham, 38, has been charged with grievous bodily harm, in connection with the assault.

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