Man fractures skull after being knocked unconscious in unprovoked attack in Albion Street in Leeds city centre

A man was seriously injured after an unprovoked attack in Leeds city centre.

It happened in Albion Street at about 2.15am on Sunday, August 1.

The victim, a 25-year-old man, was punched and knocked unconscious in the street.

He fractured his skull in the attack.

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Albion Street, Leeds.

The man is still recovering from his injuries.

Police released CCTV images of a man they wanted to identify on Monday, September 6.

He has now been identified and is due to be interviewed about the incident.

Police said they are grateful to everyone who contacted officers with information and who assisted in sharing the appeal.

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