Man rushed to hospital after being assaulted in Leeds city centre

It happened in the early hours of New Year's Day on Swinegate, near the Cosmopolitan hotel.

Police were called to the scene at 3am after an officer found a man who had been assaulted.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment but his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

A crime scene was in place this morning on Swinegate as officers investigated the incident.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said there has not yet been any arrests in connection to the incident.

Anyone with information on the incident or who may have CCTV which could assist police enquires is asked to contact 101 quoting log 553 of January 1.