Briggate assault: Police launch investigation after lone victim attacked by gang in Leeds city centre
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It happened at about 4am on Saturday May 29, over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Police were called to reports of a fight outside the Samsung store on Briggate.
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Hide AdA group of youths - five males and a female - assaulted a 29-year-old man, who was alone at the time of the assault.
The victim was wearing a blue jacket at the time of the attack.
Officers believe a number of people may have witnessed the assault and they would like to speak to those with information.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting crime reference 13210266522.
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