DETECTIVES are investigating after a man was stabbed in a daylight attack in Southampton.

The 20-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being knifed several times following an incident in Cheviot Road, off Wimpson Lane in Millbrook.

Police were called to the scene at about 2.30pm on Thursday by a member of the public and an ambulance was called to treat the victim.

Last night and throughout the weekend patrols were being stepped up in the community to reassure local residents.

Leaflets urging people to come forward with information have also been posted through letterboxes in the area.

Detectives are hunting for two black men thought to be wearing dark clothing and black hooded tops. The knife used in the attack has yet to be recovered.

Witnesses are asked to contact Shirley CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.