Police CCTV appeal after attack outside Yorkshire KFC left man with ‘life changing’ brain injury

The incident they want to speak to them about happened on Boxing Day 2021, when five men were reported to have attacked two victims, after food had been thrown at a car.

South Yorkshire Police said in a statement: “It is reported that on Boxing Day last year – December 26 2021 – two men were sat in a blue Fiat outside the KFC restaurant on West Street.

"Another man threw some food at the vehicle. The two men got out and were assaulted by five men. One received minor injuries, while the second received a brain injury that is life-changing.

“Three men from Sheffield – aged 22, 22 and 23 – have already been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault and have been released pending further enquiries.

“There are two men we are particularly keen to speak to. The first is white, potentially aged in his 20s and of medium build. He has short brown hair. The second is also white, potentially aged in his 20s and of medium build with short brown hair.

“Enquiries are ongoing but officers are keen to identify the men in these images as they may be able to assist with enquiries.

“Do you recognise them?”

Officers want anyone with information to telephone101 quoting incident 771 of December 26 2021.

You can stay anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers via their website https://zcu.io/9AQ0 or by calling their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111.