Sunday 28 February 2021

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in Manston Gardens, Crossgates Leeds.

Officers were called at around 6.45pm yesterday evening (27 February) to reports a man had been attacked by a group of youths.

The man was walking with his wife and dog at the time.

The victim a 49 year old man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries, where he remains in a serious condition.

It’s believed there were about 10 male suspects all aged around 14 years old.

Acting Detective Inspector Mick Herbert of Leeds CID said:

‘We are investigating this very serious and unprovoked assault on this man.

‘This vicious attack has left the victim in hospital with serious injuries.

‘A scene is currently in place at Manston Gardens and the entrance to Manston Park whilst police carry out forensic enquiries.

‘House to house and CCTV enquiries are also being carried out.

‘I am appealing for anyone who was in the park yesterday evening who may have seen the assault or the group of youths to come forward.’

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 or use the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting crime reference 13210101252

Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111