Detectives are investigating after a 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 about 10.30pm.
Officers 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 and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au