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A boy suffered life-changing injuries after being reportedly attacked for challenging a man who was urinating in the street.
Police have issued an appeal to find a suspect described as a "tall, fat, bald man with a beard".
What happened
The incident happened yesterday morning between 8.30am and 8.45am at the rear of Kensington Street, near the junction with Willow Street in Girlington, Bradford.
Police said the victim saw a man urinating in the street and challenged him about his actions.
He was then attacked and taken to hospital, where he needed emergency surgery for serious facial injuries. He will continue to receive treatment.
'Violent attack'
Detective Constable Jenny Farrell of Bradford CID said this was reportedly a violent attack by an adult on a vulnerable 14-year-old boy which has caused him severe injuries.
She added: “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.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or go online via Live Chat quoting 13260601418.
"Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Police appeal
A spokesperson for the force said: "Police are appealing for information following a serious assault which has left a 14-year-old boy with life-changing injuries.
"The incident happened yesterday morning (Thursday, October 22) between 8.30am and 8.45am at the rear of Kensington Street near the junction of Willow Street in Bradford.
"The victim saw the adult male suspect urinating in the street and, when he challenged him about what he was doing, was attacked.
"The victim was taken to hospital where he needed emergency surgery for his serious facial injuries and will continue to receive treatment.
"Detectives are carrying out extensive enquiries and are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, saw any suspicious activity around these times, or has any information that could assist the investigation to come forward.
"The suspect is described as a tall, fat, bald man with a beard."