Man left with broken jaw for having no cigarettes in Manchester city centre attack

The victim was punched multiple times in an unprovoked assault over a cigarette.
Jenny Simpson
By Jenny Simpson
Published 28th Feb 2022, 13:42 BST
Updated 28th Feb 2022, 14:43 BST
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Polcie have issued an evo-fit image of a man they want to speak to following a vicious assault in Manchester city centre.

A 34-year-old man was walking in the Deansgate Interchange and Chester Road roundabout area when he was approached by two men,

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They asked him for a cigarette but attacked him when he said he didn’t have any. He was punched in the head and face several times and left with a broken jaw which needed hospital treatment.

  • Anyone who believes they may recognise the man in the image and could help identify him is encouraged to contact police on 0161 856 4409 or 101 quoting incident 470 of 15/10/21. Alternatively, details can be passed via the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111