POLICE have released security footage of three men they want to speak to in relation to the stabbing of a Tasmanian man in the CBD last month.
The attack, which police believe was random and unprovoked, took place on Friday May 30 at the junction of Collins and King streets around 10.40pm.
The 25-year-old victim was walking with his 26-year-old friend, also from Tasmania, when they became involved in a verbal exchange with two other men.
A knife was produced and the victim was stabbed several times in the stomach and hip area.
The victim suffered a 4cm stab wound to the left of his stomach and two others to his left hip.
Hes very very lucky, said Senior Detective Jeff Carrucan of Melbourne West CIU this morning.
There seems to be no good reason why it happened and hes very lucky to be alive."
The three men police wish to speak to are believed to be aged in their early 20s.
One is described as having a slim build with short blonde hair and was wearing a light t-shirt with dark shoulders and a Melbourne Victory scarf.
The second man has a medium build with short dark hair and was wearing a blue tracksuit top.
The third was of a similar description, but wearing a Melbourne Victory jumper and scarf.
Police believe the three men may have attended the Melbourne Victory game earlier that evening.
The victim has returned to Tasmania where he is still recovering from his injuries.
Det Carrucan of Melbourne West CIU described the attack as particularly callous.
The man and his friend were on a night out, not expecting to be hurt," he said.
"It is particularly worrying because this incident was completely unprovoked.
Were concerned this may happen again.
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