A MAN has been seriously injured after being stabbed outside a fish and chip shop in Southampton, police have said.

The 40-year-old was assaulted by two men outside  Kings Fish Bar, High Street, Shirley, at around 7.15pm on Friday.

No arrests have been made.

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A Hampshire police spokesperson said: "Police are investigating after a man suffered stab wounds during an assault in Shirley.

"The incident happened at around 7.15pm on Friday, 21 October.

"The victim, a 40-year-old man from Southampton, was assaulted by two men outside Kings Fish Bar, High Street, Shirley.

"He was taken to hospital in a serious, but not life threatening, condition.

"Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting 44220429024."