Bradford boy, 14, left with life-changing injuries after street attack

A 14-year-old suffered life-changing facial injuries after confronting a man urinating in Bradford. Police are appealing for CCTV footage to identify the suspect.

Bradford teenager hospitalised after confronting man urinating in street

A 14-year-old schoolboy has been left with life-changing injuries following a violent assault in Bradford, West Yorkshire, the Daily Express reports. The attack occurred after the teenager challenged an adult man he had spotted urinating in public.

The incident took place on Thursday, 22 October, between 8.30am and 8.45am, at the rear of Kensington Street, near its junction with Willow Street. According to West Yorkshire Police, the boy confronted the man about his behaviour, at which point the suspect turned on him.

The teenager sustained serious facial injuries and was rushed to hospital, where surgeons carried out emergency surgery. Doctors have indicated he will require further medical treatment as he continues to recover from the assault.

Detectives from Bradford CID are leading the investigation and have issued a public appeal for witnesses. Officers are particularly seeking residents in the area who may hold CCTV footage capturing the suspect or any unusual activity around the time of the attack.

The suspect has been described as tall, fat and bald, with a beard. No further details about the man have been released by police.

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."

Investigators are continuing their enquiries and are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or noticed anything suspicious in the surrounding streets, to come forward.

Source: Daily Express