Thornville Road Headingley: Man left with serious facial injuries after unprovoked attack on Leeds night out

The hunt for a man wanted over an unprovoked attack in Headingley has been stepped up, as police release pictures of a suspect.
James Connolly
By James Connolly
Published 18th Jan 2024, 11:35 GMT
Updated 18th Jan 2024, 12:19 GMT
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The incident, that happened in Thornville Road almost a year ago, left the 20-year-old victim with serious injuries to his face.

He was on a night out when a car suddenly stopped in front of the group he was with and two passengers got out. One of them punched him in the face, causing him to fall backwards to the ground.

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The men then got back in the car and drove away. The unprovoked attack was reported on March 29 in 2023.

An unprovoked attack in Thornville Road, Headingley, Leeds, on March 29, has prompted a search for this suspect, who has been described as Asian, with dark hair and a beard. He was wearing a grey t-shirt with the Nike logo across the chest, dark trousers and dark shoes.An unprovoked attack in Thornville Road, Headingley, Leeds, on March 29, has prompted a search for this suspect, who has been described as Asian, with dark hair and a beard. He was wearing a grey t-shirt with the Nike logo across the chest, dark trousers and dark shoes.
An unprovoked attack in Thornville Road, Headingley, Leeds, on March 29, has prompted a search for this suspect, who has been described as Asian, with dark hair and a beard. He was wearing a grey t-shirt with the Nike logo across the chest, dark trousers and dark shoes.

The suspect has been described as Asian, with dark hair and a beard. He was wearing a grey t-shirt with the Nike logo across the chest, dark trousers and dark shoes.

West Yorkshire Police has been carrying out enquiries since the incident, but now need help in identifying him.

Anyone who recognises the man should call 101 and quote crime reference 13230183364, or report online using the force’s Live Chat website.

Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.