West Yorkshire Police are appealing for help identifying a man after an officer was assaulted on Briggate in Leeds city centre.
Detectives have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the attack on the police constable. The incident happened in one of Leeds’ busiest areas, with Briggate being a main shopping street running through the heart of the city.
Officers are urging anyone who recognises the man in the image to get in touch as soon as possible. The appeal was posted through West Yorkshire Police’s official channels, with investigators keen to trace the individual pictured.
Assaulting a police officer is a serious criminal offence, and forces across England have been increasingly vocal about the impact such attacks have on frontline staff. Officers working in busy city centre locations regularly deal with difficult situations, and violence against them remains a major concern for forces nationwide.
Anyone with information about the incident or who can identify the man in the image is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police directly, quoting the relevant reference number linked to the appeal. Information can also be passed anonymously through the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.