A 14-year-old boy has been left with life-changing injuries after he was allegedly attacked by a man he confronted for urinating in the street in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The schoolboy suffered serious facial injuries and had to undergo emergency surgery in hospital.
Police Hunt for Suspect
Police are now trying to track down the man responsible, who has been described as "tall, fat and bald, with a beard." The attack happened on Thursday, October 22, between 8.30am and 8.45am, at the rear of Kensington Street, close to the junction with Willow Street.
According to West Yorkshire Police, the teenager spotted an adult man urinating in public and challenged him about what he was doing. It was at this point that the boy was attacked, leaving him with injuries that police have described as life-changing.
Emergency Surgery and Recovery
He was rushed to hospital, where doctors carried out emergency surgery on his face. The teenager will also need further medical treatment as he recovers from the assault.
Detectives from Bradford CID are investigating and have appealed for anyone who was in the area that morning to come forward. Officers are particularly keen to hear from residents who may have CCTV footage showing the suspect or anything suspicious around the time of the attack.
Witness Appeal
Detective Constable Jenny Farrell, of Bradford CID, said: "This was a particularly violent attack by an adult on a vulnerable 14-year-old boy which has caused him severe injuries."
"We'd like to hear from anyone who lives in the area who may have CCTV footage or information that will help identify the person involved."
Police have not released any further details about the suspect beyond his physical description. Investigators are continuing their enquiries and are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or noticed anything unusual in the surrounding streets, to get in touch.
