DETECTIVES in Leeds have released CCTV images of a man they want to identify in connection with an incident where a man was attacked with a traffic cone and seriously injured.

The victim, a 48-year-old man, was knocked unconscious and left with facial fractures when he was assaulted with the cone on Compton Road, Harehills, at about 7.30pm on 2 July.

The incident is being treated as Section 18 wounding with intent.

Anyone who recognises the suspect is asked to contact DC 765 Shillito at Leeds District CID via 101, quoting crime reference number 13210332487, or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat.

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

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