Hunt for youth who hit little boy in face

The little boy was with his grandma when the teenager, aged about 17, walked past and hit him because he was "standing in his way".

It happened at midday on Thursday on Stock Hill, Horsforth, outside the One Stop Community Shop.

The suspect is described as white, around 5ft 2in, slim, with a pale complexion and short dark brown hair. It is believed he had his right arm in a sling, and was wearing a black zip-up tracksuit top, possibly with a light coloured top on underneath and black tracksuit bottoms.

Pc Clare Cope said: "This is a serious and unprovoked attack on a little boy. We would encourage anyone who may have been shopping or passing that day to come forward."

Anyone with information is asked to call 0845 60 60 606.