New York City police are searching for a second suspect in the apparent hate assault that left a 49-year-old gay man in a medically induced coma.

A 26-year-old suspect has been arraigned on a charge of assault as a hate crimes. He faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.

Investigators say two men punched and kicked Jack Price last Thursday after he left a 24-hour deli near his home in Queens.

They say his attackers taunted Price and yelled anti-gay slurs before assaulting him.

Price suffered a fractured jaw and ribs, the collapse of both of his lungs, and a lacerated spleen.

Police are searching for a 21-year-old Queens man.

They’re asking anyone with information to call 1-800-577-TIPS, text to 274637 and enter TIP577, or log onto http://www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.