Man taken to hospital after being punched to ground outside Leeds church

A man needed hospital treatment when he was assaulted outside a church in Leeds city centre.

Police were called to Mill Hill Chapel in Lower Basinghall Street at around 6.30pm.

Police at the scene of the assault in Leeds city centre last night.placeholder image
Police at the scene of the assault in Leeds city centre last night.

They found a 52-year-old man with a cut to the back of his head and a broken nose.

A spokesman said the man had been taken to hospital, but his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

He said: "The victim is believed to have been punched to the ground during an argument with another man who left the scene. Enquiries are ongoing."

Officers put a cordon in place and remained at the scene for several hours gathering evidence.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101, quoting crime number 13170389306.

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