Man fighting for his life after Leeds assault as police launch appeal
West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a 43-year-old man was left fighting for his life following an assault in Leeds.
Police were called to Ramshead Crescent, Seacroft, at 8.33pm yesterday (July 9) to reports that a man had been assaulted.
The incident followed an altercation arising from a driving incident, police said.
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Officers attended the scene, and the victim was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
A police cordon remains in place in Ramshead Crescent to undergo forensic examination, and enquiries are ongoing.
In a statement, a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 8.33pm yesterday, police were called to reports of a man having been assaulted in Ramshead Crescent, Seacroft, following an altercation arising from a driving incident. Officers attended, and the victim, a 43-year-old man, was taken to the hospital for treatment and remains in a critical condition.
“A scene remains in place in Ramshead Crescent to undergo forensic examination and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.”
Anyone who witnessed any part of the incident, or who has relevant dashcam, phone or CCTV footage, is asked to contact detectives via 101, quoting crime reference 13260391033. Reports can also be made online via the West Yorkshire Police live chat facility.