A MAN was taken to hospital after being stabbed outside a Southampton nightclub.

The 23-year-old was attacked in Lower Bannister Street near Popworld in the early hours of this morning, June 11.

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Police officers were called to the scene outside the nightclub. 

He suffered injuries to his head and abdomen and was taken to Southampton General Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening at this time.

Officers continue to carry out enquiries in the area and no-one has been arrested at this time. 

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