Man in hospital after being struck with glass bottle during Leeds city centre street robbery

At 2.58am today, police were called to Heaton’s Court where a man in his fifties had been assaulted and robbed.

He had been approached by a male who asked him for money. When he refused, the suspect smashed a bottle over his head and then punched him repeatedly while on the ground.

He then stole the victim’s phone, wallet and jacket.

The suspect was described as white and of skinny build and had the appearance of a rough sleeper.

The victim was treated in hospital for injuries that were not life threatening.

A scene was put in place in Heaton’s Court to undergo forensic examination and was lifted shortly after 10am.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Leeds District Crime Team via 101 quoting crime reference 13220312314 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechatInformation can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.