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Samuel Port

Teenager's jaw broken in savage Leeds shopping centre attack

CCTV images have been released after a 19-year-old was attacked and had his jaw broken in a Leeds shopping centre.

The victim was assaulted outside the Crossgates Shopping Centre at about 3am on Saturday, May 13. He had just left a nearby bar when he was approached and repeatedly punched by a male from a group that was believed to have come from the same premises.

The victim spent four days in hospital and underwent an operation to have metal plates fitted to his jaw, which had been broken in two places.

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Anyone who recognises the man in the images or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact DC 323 Atkinson at West Yorkshire Police's Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13230271306 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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