Leeds police are on the hunt for a smiling man in a blue gillet and ripped jeans after another man was assaulted to point of needing urgent facial surgery.
West Yorkshire Police would like to "speak" to the unknown man, seen beaming ear-to-ear on CCTV, after the horrific assault in the city-centre on December 10. No further details have, of as yet, been released.
The force released the following statement: "Police would like to speak to this man about a serious assault in Leeds city centre. The incident, on December 10, resulted in the male victim needing facial surgery.
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"If you can assist this investigation then please contact Leeds District CID on 101, or by using the 101LiveChat. The crime reference is 13220683275.
"Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online."
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