Police hunting attacker after violent stabbing in the Coffs CBD

A person fled from the scene after the stabbing on Saturday night. Police have released a description of a man they want to speak to.

Police have issued a description of a man they want to speak to in relation to the stabbing in Coffs Harbour. Photo Frank Redward

Police have released a description of a man they want to speak to in relation to a stabbing in the Coffs Harbour CBD on Saturday night.

Just before 9.30pm, a 22-year-old man was reportedly walking south on Grafton Street (Pacific Highway) opposite the Coast Hotel when he was approached by a man who was not known to him.

A man in his 20s was stabbed in the back on Saturday night. (May 29). Photo by Frank Redward.

After a brief conversation, he was stabbed in the back before the armed man fled.

The armed man was last seen on Park Avenue.

Police were notified and officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District attended, along with NSW Ambulance paramedics.

A man in his 20s was stabbed in the back on Saturday night. (May 29). Photo by Frank Redward.

The injured man was treated before being taken to Coffs Harbour Base Hospital in a stable condition.

His injuries are not considered life-threatening.

Detectives have commenced an investigation and as inquiries continue would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.

A man in his 20s was stabbed in the back on Saturday night. (May 29). Photo by Frank Redward.

The man has been described as being about 180cm tall, of a slim build, and with a short brown beard.

He was wearing an orange/red coloured hooded jumper, blue track pants and black shoes at the time.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Information is treated in strict confidence.

The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.