Police are appealing for the public’s help in reporting any sightings of a man wanted on suspicion of a serious assault in South Elmsall in 2024.

Wakefield CID are continuing to appeal for information to locate Aurel Lleshaj, aged 27, who they want to speak with in connection with the assault on a man at The Little Un pub, in Spring Terrace, on March 2, 2024.

The victim of the assault was nearly blinded after being struck to the face with a broken bottle.

Officers have been conducting numerous inquiries behind the scenes, including arrest inquiries, to locate Lleshaj whose whereabouts are currently unknown .

Wakefield CID are continuing to appeal for information to locate Aurel Lleshaj, aged 27, who they want to speak with in connection with the assault on a man at The Little Un pub, in Spring Terrace, on March 2 2024.

placeholder image — Wakefield CID are continuing to appeal for information to locate Aurel Lleshaj, aged 27, who they want to speak with in connection with the assault on a man at The Little Un pub, in Spring Terrace, on March 2 2024.

Another man, aged 31, who was wanted in connection with the same offences has since been arrested and released on police bail, pending continuing enquires.

Anyone with information can contact Wakefield CID via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13240116796.

Alternatively, information can be given to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 11 or online.