THREE people have been arrested after a man was allegedly stabbed during a robbery.

Police were called to Melbourne Street in Brighton following reports that a man had been stabbed.

While officers administered first aid to the victim, he pointed out three suspects passing by the end of the road.

Officers chased the trio and after a short pursuit on foot, all three were detained in Roundhill Crescent.

The arrests were made less than ten minutes after the 999 call was received shortly after midnight on Tuesday, February 1.

The victim suffered minor injuries.

A search of the area using a police dog found a knife close to the scene that matched the description given by the victim.

Two 23-year-old men from Brighton were arrested on suspicion of robbery and a 16-year-old boy, also from Brighton, was arrested on suspicion of robbery, assault and possession with the intent to supply a Class A drug.

All three have been released on conditional bail.