A man was stabbed in the face and stomach after being approached by two men.

The 32-year-old victim was approached by two men in Dorset Gardens, Brighton. They stabbed him after knocking him to the ground.

The victim went to the Royal Sussex County Hospital where he was treated for a cut to his face and a small puncture wound to his stomach.

The men were described as white and aged in their late teens. One was tall and skinny wearing white clothing with short ginger hair. The other was shorter with dark hair and dark clothing.

The attack happened on Monday, October 27 at about 11pm but police have only today released an appeal.

If you witnessed this incident or have any information about it contact police on 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 1718 of October 27.