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Witness appeal after man left unconscious in club

West Yorkshire Police Three black and white CCTV images of three men.West Yorkshire Police
Police are appealing to speak to nine potential witnesses to the attack in Leeds

A witness appeal has been launched after a man was left seriously injured in an attack at a Leeds nightclub.

The victim was found unconscious in the men's toilets at Popworld, Cookridge Street, on 15 December, West Yorkshire Police said.

The force said the man suffered serious head injuries in the attack, which happened at about 00:00 GMT.

Officers have released CCTV images of people they believe could have witnessed the attack and asked them to get in contact.

West Yorkshire Police Three black and white CCTV images of three men.West Yorkshire Police
Officers say they wanted to speak to the men as witnesses only
West Yorkshire Police Three black and white CCTV images of three men.West Yorkshire Police
The men have been asked to contact West Yorkshire Police

Det Con Glyn Gill said: "We are now in a position to release CCTV images of nine men who were in Popworld, who we believe could have witnessed an assault or could have seen suspects fleeing the scene.

"I wish to stress that we want to identify and speak with these men as witnesses only."

The men in the photos were asked to contact police, as well as any other people who had information about the attack.

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