CCTV footage has been released by detectives investigating an unprovoked racist attack in Leeds. A 20-year-old man was walking through the city centre when he was ambushed by a gang of men.
He had been on his way to the gym when he was approached by the group of five males in Victoria Road, near to the junction with Water Lane. He was racially abused before one of the men threw a punch at him.
As the victim fought back, the others joined in the attack and made further racist comments. He tried to get away but was struck with a bottle causing a wound to his head that needed stitches at hospital.
The attack, which police are treating as racially aggravated wounding with intent, happened after 2am on Sunday, May 29. Enquiries showed a second male victim was also assaulted by the group in the vicinity but never came forward and officers would still like to identify him.
CCTV has been released by police and it appears to show two men celebrating after the vicious attack.
Anyone who recognises any of the group from the footage or who has any information could assist in identifying them is asked to contact DC 3101 Roberts at Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13220290774 or online. Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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