Police investigating a machete attack which left a man with serious head injuries have released an e-fit of the suspect.
Detectives were called after a man was attacked as he returned to his car in Holly Terrace, off Alder Street, Fartown .
The victim, a 53-year-old man, was slashed with the weapon and suffered a serious head injury . He needed hospital treatment but has since been released.
A relative who was with the victim was also hurt, suffering minor hand and facial injuries as he tried to fend off the attacker.
The attack happened on Wednesday, November 1 at around 9.45pm.
Police said at the time they were investigating several motives including whether it was a targeted attack.
Det Con Lisa Saberton, of Kirklees CID, said at the time: “Enquiries are ongoing into what is quite clearly a serious incident in which a man has suffered a serious head injury as a result of an attack from a bladed weapon.”
Police have released an e-fit of a suspect described as aged about 30 and clean shaven. He was wearing a black hooded top and grey baggy joggers.
Anyone who recognises the man is asked to contact Huddersfield CID on 101, referencing crime number 13170509753.
