Halifax street attack leaves victim with slash injuries across his chest

The incident occurred outside the Aldi supermarket in Pellon Lane at about 5.15pm on Friday, December 3.

A 30-year-old man received minor slash injuries to his chest in the incident and the attacker is believed to have ran off towards Raglan Street.

The attacker is described as a white male with dark skin, of stocky build and is believed to be in his late twenties or early thirties.

He had black facial hair and was wearing a green beanie hat, a khaki/grey jumper with a similar coloured bodywarmer and cream coloured chino-type trousers.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that may assist with the investigation is asked to contact DC 428 Muskett at Calderdale CID on 101, or via the website www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat quoting crime reference 13210625050.

Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.

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