Teenager suffers life-changing injuries in Bradford street attack

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 04:20 · Archive

A 14-year-old boy was attacked and suffered serious facial injuries after confronting a man urinating in the street in Bradford on October 22.

A 14-year-old boy was attacked and suffered life-changing injuries after confronting a man urinating in the street in Bradford. The incident occurred on October 22 between 8.30am and 8.45am at the rear of Kensington Street near the junction with Willow Street.

The teenager challenged the man about what he was doing, after which he was attacked. The boy was taken to hospital and required emergency surgery for serious facial injuries. He will continue to receive treatment for his injuries.

West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information. The suspect is described as a 'tall, fat, bald man with a beard'. Detective Constable Jenny Farrell said: 'This was a particularly violent attack by an adult on a vulnerable 14-year-old boy which has caused him severe injuries.' She urged anyone in the area with CCTV footage or information to come forward.

People can contact West Yorkshire Police on 101 or through the force's website, quoting reference 13260601418. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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• Teenager attacked after challenging man urinating in streetA teenager was attacked after approaching a man who was urinating in the street. A 14-year-old boy sustained life-changing injuries after the attack, West Yorkshire Police said. The incident happened in Bradford on October 22, between 8.30am and 8.45am. The young man approached an adult male who was urinating at the rear of Kensington Street, near the junction with Willow Street, in Bradford. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The teenager then challenged him about what he was doing, West Yorkshire Police added. After this, the man, described as a "tall, fat, bald man with a beard", attacked…GB News · 24 Oct, 04:11
• Boy, 14, suffers life-changing injuries after confronting man urinating in BradfordWest Yorkshire Police are hunting a man after a 14-year-old boy suffered life-changing injuries when he challenged him over urinating in the street.The Mirror · 23 Oct, 22:34

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