Detectives are investigating after a 19-year-old man was left with serious injuries following a stabbing in the CBD overnight.
Emergency services were called to reports of a man found injured in the vicinity of Queen and Franklin Streets at about 10:30pm.
Police arrived to find a man with injuries consistent with a stabbing.
The 19-year-old man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
It was reported to police that a man wearing a backpack was spotted running from the scene towards Elizabeth Street.
Despite a thorough search of the area, the man was not located.
A crime scene has been established.
Investigations remain ongoing.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
