CCTV appeal after man seriously injured in Ilkley burglary
The 71 year-old victim suffered serious head injuries and remains in hospital.
Last updated 10th Dec 2021
Police have released CCTV images of two people they want to speak to - in connection with a burglary in Ilkley in which a man was attacked and seriously injured.
It happened around 8pm on 29 November on Brook Street
The 71 year-old victim suffered serious head injuries and remains in hospital - police are looking to trace two people seen at Burley in Wharfedale Train Station who they believe may have seen the suspect.
The suspect has been described as a white male, slim build, approximately 6ft, with mousey brown hair.
He fled the property with a number of items including the keys to the man’s car.
The car, a red BMW X5, was located by officers in the Wortley area of Leeds around 4pm on 30 November.
Detective Inspector Suzanne Hall of Bradford CID said: “We are continuing to carry out extensive enquiries following this horrific incident that has left a man in hospital.
“We believe the people in the CCTV images will be able to assist us with our enquiries, and we are urging anyone who recognises them to please get in touch or come forward.
“We are still appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious in the vicinity of the victim’s address around the time of the incident, particularly anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage covering The Grove, Brook Street, and along the A65 and A660 towards Leeds between 6pm and 8.30pm on November 29 to please come forward.
“If you also saw the victim’s vehicle being left or at any point between the burglary and where it was recovered in Silver Royd Close in Wortley, Leeds, please do let us know.”