We would like to speak to this man in relation to an incident in Manchester city centre

On Monday 3 February 2025, at approximately 1.30pm, we received reports of an assault on a man in Exchange Square, Manchester city centre. 

This incident has been recorded as a hate crime. We are currently investigating, and enquiries are ongoing to determine those responsible.   

In a joint statement, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and the Community Security Trust (CST) said: "Hate crime in Greater Manchester will not be tolerated, and we will always endeavour to take action against those responsible for this type of offence to keep our communities safe.  

"Hate crime comes in many different forms and strikes at the heart of communities, having a devastating impact.  

"In Greater Manchester, we are proud to be made up of many diverse communities of people who live and work here, and everyone should feel safe and welcome when visiting our city-region.”

Officers would like to speak to the man pictured to help us with our enquiries.

If you think you saw something, have mobile phone footage/images, or any information about this incident, please contact police on 101 quoting incident number 001613 of 03/02/2025, or report it via our LiveChat function on the GMP website.  

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. 

At GMP, we're here and ready to help anyone who has been a victim of hate crime. 

If you’re unsure whether the incident you’re reporting is a hate crime, you can find out more here: What is hate crime? | Greater Manchester Police