A man has been stabbed multiple times after a fight.

The incident happened in Regency Square, Brighton, in the early hours of Saturday (March 5).

Police were called at around 1.15am after two men were seen fighting.

The victim, a 26-year-old man from Brighton, suffered multiple stab wounds and was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

The suspect is believed to have run off down the west side of Regency Square towards the seafront.

Police say he is described as a white man, thought to be in his twenties, about 5' 7" and of slim build with brown hair.

He was wearing a black t-shirt which may have had ripped sleeves.

Detective Inspector Ian Still, of Sussex Police, said: "This was a violent but isolated attack in the city centre and we would like to hear from anyone who was in the area and who saw what happened."

Witnesses should email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting Operation Sienna.

Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.