Police hunt two men after pub bottle attack nearly blinds victim in South Elmsall

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Do you recognise these men? | West Yorkshire Police

Detectives investigating a serious assault in South Elmsall in 2024 have released images of two suspects they are still searching for.

Wakefield CID issued photos of the two men as they continue to investigate an incident at The Little Un pub, in Spring Terrace, on March 2, 2024.

The victim, a man in his thirties, suffered serious facial injuries that nearly blinded him when he was hit by a broken bottle during a fight inside the pub.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers have carried out extensive enquiries, including with partner agencies, to identify these men and are now asking for the public’s help to come forward with their names.

“The victim was almost blinded in the incident, and detectives are keen to make sure that those responsible for inflicting his injuries are held accountable.”

Anyone with information that may lead to their identification is asked to contact the police on 101 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat, quoting crime reference 13240116796.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.

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