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A BRADFORD district dad has told of his horror after being attacked in the street.
The man in his 30s, who wishes to remain anonymous, claims he was getting out of his car to go buy a drink from a nearby shop when a man assaulted him - knocking out his tooth in the process.
The incident took place just after 5pm on Central Drive in Keighley on Monday evening.
West Yorkshire Police has put an appeal out for witnesses and footage.
Police are on the hunt for the suspect
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Bradford Police would like to speak to anyone who saw or has footage of the incident on Central Drive on Monday 24 August.
"It took place just after 5pm when the victim, a man in his 30s who was sat in his car, was approached by another man.
"The suspect assaulted the victim while he was still in the car and then made off.
The victim lost his tooth in the assault.
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"He was described as white in his late 20s, of skinny build and about 5ft 8ins tall.
"Anyone who can assist police enquiries is asked to contact Braford Police on 101 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat referencing crime number 13260483204
"Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."
'Crying on the inside'
The man, who has back problems and struggles to stand for more than 15 minute periods, told the T&A of his shock of being assaulted in broad daylight by a stranger.
He explained that he had never experienced anything like this before and said he is "crying on the inside."
He added: "I've never had anything like this. I had not done anything wrong. I never have any problems with anyone.
"My glasses dropped somewhere. He took my car key.
"Lots of blood came out my mouth."
The man said his friends were able recover his car key which had been tossed on some nearby grass.