Grave fears for man seriously injured in Elizabeth St assault

A man who was violently assaulted outside a McDonalds in Melbourne’s CBD has been left fighting for life with severe injuries, while another man is on the run.

A man is fighting for life and another is on the run from police following an altercation at McDonalds on Elizabeth St Melbourne Picture: Supplied

Grave concerns are held for a man who was violently assaulted outside a McDonalds in Melbourne’s CBD on Wednesday night.

Sources close to the incident say it was feared the man would not survive his injuries.

Officers at the Elizabeth St scene were told a fight broke out between two men at about 6.30pm, leaving one with life-threatening injuries.

The scene of the incident on Elizabeth St. Picture: Supplied

A man remains on the run. Picture: Supplied

The other man fled on foot and remains on the run.

A Victoria Police spokesperson confirmed the investigation is ongoing.

A section of Elizabeth St near the tram stop was cordoned off for several hours following the assault with city-goers watched on as police investigated the scene late into the night.

Clothes and other paraphernalia could be seen strewn on the floor outside the McDonalds on Thursday.

Originally published as Grave fears for man seriously injured in Elizabeth St assault