A 19-YEAR-OLD man has been stabbed multiple times during a fight.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the attack in the area of Winding Street, Hastings, on Monday, May 2.

The 19-year-old was walking with another man and a woman towards the junction with East Parade when he was attacked at about 8.15pm.

Police said a tussle ensued on the floor and he was stabbed multiple times with a bladed weapon.

Following the attack, he entered the Jenny Lind pub and called police.

An off-duty paramedic gave him first aid treatment and he was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The suspect is white and was wearing a dark jumper, joggers and a ski mask.

Detective Constable Powell said: “This was a nasty assault, resulting in serious injuries to the victim and we are asking for any witnesses to the assault or anyone who saw someone running off from the scene up The Bourne, to please contact police.”

Anyone with information which could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to police online or call 101 quoting serial number 1271 of 02/05.

Alternatively you can report it to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.