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Police are hunting a suspect after a man was left fighting for his life in an attack in Manchester city centre. Paramedics were called to reports of a man found seriously injured on Back Piccadilly, between Piccadilly Gardens and the Northern Quarter , on Thursday evening (November 6). Officers saw the man, whose age has not been confirmed, in a life-threatening condition following an assault. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE He was taken to hospital for treatment, where he still remains in a critical condition, Greater Manchester Police said. The area was taped off overnight amid investigations, with a large cordon put in place and officers remaining at the scene. Two people have since been charged in connection with the incident; Simon Starrs, 37, of no fixed abode, and Lucy Sheriff, 34, also of no fixed abode, have both been charged with one count of assault. In an update on Sunday (November 9), Greater Manchester Police revealed officers are still hunting one man as part of investigations. Anyone with information is being urged to make contact immediately. A spokesperson for the force said: "Officers are appealing for information to identify a person involved in an assault in Manchester city centre. "At 5.44pm on Thursday 6 November 2025 police were called to Back Piccadilly after a man had been found with life-threatening injuries. The victim remains in a critical condition in hospital. "Two people have been charged with assault but officers are seeking to identify another man. The man was wearing a distinctive green coat/blue hood, and grey pants. "Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information about it is urged to contact police on 0161 856 4259, quoting the log number 2726 of 06/11/2025." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable , highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
