Police appeal after serious assault outside bar in Leeds suburb

Leeds District CID would like to speak to anyone who can identify the man pictured as they continue to investigate an assault on a 21-year-old man outside Everybody’s Bar on Otley Road in Guiseley on Saturday, January 31.

It took place at about 2.15am when the victim was assaulted by two suspects and then further attacked on the ground.

He sustained a very serious hand injury in the incident which was potentially caused by a bladed weapon.

The 21-year-old required hospital treatment for the injury which has been described as life changing.

Following enquiries a 24-year-old Bradford man was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault in connection with the incident.

He was released on police bail pending continuing enquiries.

Anyone who can identify the man pictured or who witnessed or has footage of the attack is asked to contact Leeds CID on 101 referencing police crime number 13260060839.

Information can also be given online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111