A man has been stabbed after being hit by a car in Southampton.

The man in his 30s was attacked at around 12.45am on March 17 on Inkerman Road at the junction with Oak Road in Woolston.

Police said he was hit by a car and then attacked by four men who got out of the vehicle.

The victim was stabbed in the leg and suffered serious injuries, requiring hospital treatment.

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Police said the suspects were white, of average height, and in their late teens to early 20s.

They were reportedly in a dark-coloured Ford Fiesta-type car.

Police have been investigating since the report and are now seeking witnesses.

People in the area at the time, or anyone with dashcam, doorbell, or CCTV footage, are urged to come forward.

A police spokesperson said: "Were you in the area at the time? Did you witness the incident? Do you have any dashcam, doorbell or CCTV images that could help our enquiries?

"Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting 44250116316."