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Ben Abbiss

Police hunting thug in Leeds who hit man in face with traffic cone

Police are hunting a thug who attacked a man with a traffic cone in Leeds, knocking him unconscious and fracturing bones in his face.

The violent assault happened in Compton Road, Harehills, at about 7.30pm on July 2.

The victim, a 48-year-old man, was seriously injured and taken to hospital for treatment to facial fractures he sustained.

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Police have now released CCTV images of the suspect in the hope the public can help track him down.

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A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "The incident is being treated as Section 18 wounding with intent.

"Anyone who recognises the suspect is asked to contact DC 765 Shillito at Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13210332487 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

"Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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