POLICE are searching for three youths who stabbed a man in Pakenham.
The 35yearold victim was walking down John Street about midnight on 1 February when he was confronted by the youths, believed to aged about 18 or 19, who threatened him with a piece of broken glass and demanded he give them alcohol.
Police said when the man refused he was stabbed in the forehead and stomach and his attackers ran away.
One of the youths was described as being about 195cm tall, with a thin build and short dark hair.
Anybody with any information is urged to contact Pakenham Police on 5945 2500.