Wise chased youths throwing stones at his car

West Yorkshire Police confirmed a 41-year-old man and a 13-year-old youth had been questioned about the incident.

There had been no arrests or charges and police inquiries were continuing, a police statement said.

Mr Wise jumped out of his car when it came under attack by youths at Potternewton in north Leeds and chased one but could not hold on to him.

Police said they were investigating criminal damage to a car and also an allegation of assault by a 13-year-old boy.

'Very shaken'

Mr Wise was returning from a family meal in a city centre restaurant when the incident happened at about 0100 GMT on New Year's Day.

A spokesman for Leeds United said: "We can confirm that Dennis's vehicle was attacked.

"The police are investigating the matter and Dennis is cooperating fully with their investigations.

"His two children in the car were left very upset and his wife and mother-in-law were very shaken by the incident."