Published 23rd Oct 2026, 16:01 BST
A 14-year-old boy has been left with life-changing injuries after being attacked by an adult who he challenged about urinating in the street.
West Yorkshire Police said the incident happened on October 22 between 8.30am and 8.45am at the rear of Kensington Street, near to the junction with Willow Street, in Bradford.
The victim spotted who police describe as a “tall, fat bald man with a beard” urinating in the street and challenged him, before he was attacked.
He was taken to hospital and needed emergency surgery for serious facial injuries.
Police are now appealing for witnesses.
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.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 13260601418. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.