A MAN has been discovered unconscious with critical head injuries near a busy intersection in Melbourne's inner north.

Police believe the 30-year-old got out of a taxi on Nicholson Street near Cecil Street in Fitzroy between 5.30 and 5.50am.



He was found by a passer-by just after 6am and taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital.



He was said to be in a critical condition this evening.



''Police have spoken to a number of people in the area at the time but would also like to speak to the taxi driver who may be able to assist investigators,'' Victoria Police spokeswoman Belinda Batty said.



Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au



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Originally published as Man found with critical head injuries