A TEENAGER has been arrested after a man was left with serious injuries from being repeatedly struck over the head and robbed of personal items.

Detectives investigating the street robbery in West Yorkshire are appealing to trace a potential witness seen in the area.

The incident occurred in Fountain Street, Morley, at about 12.40am on Saturday, November 26.

The victim, 22, was treated in hospital over several days for serious head and hand injuries, that included a fractured skull and eye socket, before being discharged to continue his recovery.

A 15-year-old male has been arrested this morning (Tuesday) in connection with the incident and remains in custody.

Officers have carried out CCTV enquiries in the area and are keen to speak to a potential witness seen walking down Fountain Street on the side of Fountain Street News at 12.39am and who appears to look over to where the victim and suspect were.

He had a distinctive jacket with a large logo on the back and was holding a carrier bag.

That person or anyone who knows who him is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13220651633 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat