Police hunt for man after victim left with serious head injuries in Pontefract attack

A man in his twenties was punched

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they need to speak to after an assault in Pontefract.

It happened on Beastfair on Sunday (November 8) just after 4am.

A man in his twenties was punched and has been left with serious head injuries, West Yorkshire Police said.

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Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after an assault in Pontefract | WYP/YEP

The force has asked for anyone with information to come forward.

A police spokesperson said: “Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to following an assault in Pontefract.

“Wakefield CID would like to speak to anyone who has information about the incident on Beastfair on Sunday 8 November around 4.06am.

“A man in his twenties was punched and has been left with serious head injuries.”

Anyone with information or who recognises the people in these photos is asked to contact police via the live chat facility at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat quoting crime reference 13260635120.

You can also report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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