Shop worker left fighting for life after raid on Leeds newsagents

Police are appealing for information following the robbery at Sholebroke News on Sholebroke Mount in Chapeltown at 7.35am on Wednesday, January 10.

The male suspect threatened the member of staff with a weapon, believed to be a crowbar or similar, before attacking him.

The male victim was taken to hospital with serious head injuries.

Detective Inspector Dan Ridgway of Leeds CID said: “This was a particularly violent attack on a shop worker who was going about his daily work.

“I would urge anyone who may have seen the incident or who may have information about it to come forward.”

Contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or go online at: www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat quoting reference 222 of 10/1.

Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.