Police in Sussex are searching for two suspects after a man was stabbed multiple times on a narrow footpath between buildings in East Grinstead.
The 32-year-old victim was attacked in Institute Walk at quarter past midnight on Friday night.
He was treated at hospital for his injuries and was later discharged.
Officers described the two suspects as black; one, 5'10" and of slim build, wearing a head-scarf.
An appeal for information has been launched.
Reports are invited either online or by calling 101, quoting serial 22 of 31/07.