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Jaimie Kay

Hunt for Leeds Corn Exchange attacker after man seriously injured

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after an 18-year-old was left with a broken jaw in Leeds city centre.

The victim had to have surgery and plates fitted to fix the broken jaw and is still recovering after being attacked outside the Corn Exchange in the early hours of Sunday, February 5. A 35-year-old man has already been interviewed under caution in relation to the incident.

West Yorkshire Police are now keen to identify a second suspect shown in the images. Detectives are asking that anyone who may recognise the man or has information that could help the investigation come forward and contact Leeds District CID via 101.

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In a statement, West Yorkshire Police say: "Detectives investigating an assault in Leeds city centre that left an 18-year-old man with a broken jaw have released images of a suspect they want to identify.

"The victim had to undergo surgery to have plates fitted and is continuing a lengthy recovery process after being attacked during an incident outside the Corn Exchange in the early hours of Sunday, February 5.

"A 35-year-old man has already been interviewed under caution in relation to the incident, and officers are keen to identify a second suspect shown in the images.

"Anyone who recognises him or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13230069022 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

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

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