Man punched in the head and robbed in The Calls Leeds

A man was pushed to the ground and robbed in Leeds city centre.
By Joe Cooper
Published 14th Sep 2020, 16:33 BST
Updated 14th Sep 2020, 16:36 BST
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The victim, a 24-year-old man, was approached in The Calls shortly before midnight on Thursday, July 16.

He tried to run away but was knocked to the ground and punched in the head several times before cash was stolen from his wallet.

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Police have just released CCTV images of a man they want to identify in connection with the attack.

Police want to speak to this man about the attack.Police want to speak to this man about the attack.
Police want to speak to this man about the attack.

Anyone who recognises the man in the images or who has any information is asked to contact Leeds District Crime Team via 101 quoting reference 13200357590 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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The Calls, Leeds city centre (photo: Google).The Calls, Leeds city centre (photo: Google).
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