Police are investigating the stabbing of a 19-year-old man in Melbourne’s CBD overnight which left him with serious injuries.
Events began about 10.30pm yesterday when emergency services were called to reports of a man injured near Queen and Franklin streets.
Police found the 19-year-old with stab wounds, and he was taken to hospital in a serious but non-life-threatening condition.
It was reported to officers that a man wearing a backpack was spotted running from the scene towards Elizabeth Street.
Despite a thorough search of the area, he was not found.
A crime scene was set up and an investigation into the stabbing remains ongoing today.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
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