Police say the 49-year-old dog walker who was viciously attacked by a gang of teenagers in Leeds is expected to make a full recovery.
The victim, who was walking his dog with his wife, was severely beaten up in an unprovoked attack at the entrance to Manston Park in Manston Gardens, Crossgates, at about 6.45pm on Saturday.
It is believed his attackers were a group of ten boys, all aged around 14.
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West Yorkshire Police say the man’s condition has now improved and he is continuing to receive treatment in hospital. The force says he is expected to make a full recovery.
Live updates from the Manston Gardens attack
Detectives say they are still appealing for people who witnessed the attack or saw the suspects to come forward.
Detective Inspector Michael Herbert, of Leeds District CID, said: “This was a completely unprovoked attack on the victim who was with his wife walking their dog at the time.
“We are continuing to carry out extensive enquiries to identify those responsible, including trawling CCTV in the area.
“We are grateful to everyone who has already contacted us but we are still keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation.
“We are working closely with our colleagues on the local neighbourhood policing team who are maintaining increased patrols of the area to reassure the community following this incident.
“We will always treat any incident of this nature very seriously and will continue doing everything we can to find those responsible.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13210101252 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
