BRITISH Transport Police are trying to identify an assault victim who was seriously injured in an attack near to a busy West Yorkshire railway station.

Police have no idea who the man is and are appealing for information.

He could be from anywhere in West Yorkshire.

The man was founddiscovered with serious injuries, under a railway arch near Leeds station in the early hours of Saturday, by two men walking nearby.

Detective Inspector Mick Jackson, of BTP, said: “He has been physically assaulted and sustained serious injuries as a result.

"He is undergoing surgery at Leeds General Infirmary.

"We are pursuing several lines of inquiry, including reviewing CCTV footage and taking statements from the men who found him.”

Anyone with information should call 0800 40 50 40, quoting log number 47 of 25/04/2015, or Crimestoppers on Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area in the early hours of Saturday morning should contact BTP on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting reference log 47 of 25/04/2015. Or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.