Man wanted over ‘unprovoked’ attack at Leeds railway station

Police want to speak to this man after a punter was the victim of an “unprovoked assault” at a pub at Leeds railway station.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Oct 2014, 13:05 BST
A CCTV image from WetherspoonsA CCTV image from Wetherspoons
A CCTV image from Wetherspoons

The 24-year-old, from Sheffield, was in Wetherspoons with friends on the night of October 19 when he got into a verbal spat with another man.

PC Chris Coombs, of British Transport Police, said: “Staff working in the bar attempted to intervene but the man became increasingly aggressive and hit the victim in the face.

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“The victim received damage to his left eye which required hospital treatment.

“This was a violent and unprovoked assault and it’s important that we trace the person responsible.”

Anyone who recognises the man should call BTP on 0800 405040, or text 61016, quoting reference PSUB/B2 of October 27.