A 27-YEAR-OLD man is fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed near Primark in the city centre.
The man was found seriously injured in Long Row at about 1.45am yesterday.
Police say he is "critical but stable and have warned his attacker or attackers they will be found.
Detective Inspector Leigh Sanders, who is leading the investigation, said: "The area would have been busy at the time of the incident, as people would have been leaving pubs and clubs.
"There are people out there who know who did this and it is only a matter of time before we find out. We suggest they come forward now, before we come knocking."
The street was cordoned off until 2pm yesterday while forensics officers searched bins and combed the area for evidence.
Police say they are also scouring CCTV from the city centre in a bid to catch the attacker. DI Sanders urged anyone with information to come forward.
He said: "We believe an altercation took place near to where, and not long before, the victim was found. It is also possible that there were a number of people involved.
"If you saw the attack, or know of someone who is behaving suspiciously since last night, please contact us. Your call will be treated in the strictest confidence."
