Detectives in Leeds are appealing to the public for help identifying a man caught on camera as part of a serious assault investigation.
West Yorkshire Police released images of the unknown man this week, urging anyone who recognises him to come forward as soon as possible. Officers believe he could hold vital information that would help progress their enquiries.
The force has not disclosed the exact location of the assault within Leeds or the precise date it took place, but confirmed the incident is being treated as serious. Investigators are keen to speak to the man pictured and stress he may be a witness rather than a suspect at this stage.
Leeds has seen a number of high-profile violent incidents in recent months, putting pressure on West Yorkshire Police to respond quickly to serious assaults across the city. Appeals like this one are a common tool used by detectives when CCTV or other footage captures individuals who have yet to be traced through other means.
Anyone who recognises the man in the images is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police directly. Information can also be passed on anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where callers are never asked for their name and cannot be traced.