It happened just before midnight on Saturday (21 September)
Police are looking for witnesses after a male was left with 'significant injuries' on Wellington Street in Douglas.
The eastern neighbourhood team says the incident occurred on Saturday (21 September) outside Marks and Spencer just before midnight.
Anyone who may have any information is urged to contact officers on 631212 quoting reference 97/6007/24.
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