AN ELDERLY man suffered serious injuries to his face in an attack on a major road in Bradford.

The assault happened at the junction of Shipley Airedale Road and Leeds Road on June 19. West Yorkshire Police has only just released details about the incident.

A man got out of his car and attacked the 71-year-old victim, who was in his own vehicle.

A police spokesperson said: "The victim remained in his vehicle during the assault and was treated in hospital for serious facial injuries.  

"The male driver of the vehicle got into his car and drove off up Leeds Road."  

His vehicle was described as a blue or green Zafira with a 13 number plate and the letters KY on the registration.

The suspect was described as white, around 6ft tall, with a moustache and fair brown short hair.

He was wearing a black top, which said 'security' on the top, with a black jacket and black jeans.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information should contact police by calling 101 or by using the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat, quoting crime reference 13240333801.