By 1news.co.nz and is republished with permission

A man was stabbed during a brawl that spilled onto the street in Palmerston North last night.

Police are appealing for information to find the person who stabbed him. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

Police say they were called to a disorder on Featherston Street, near the Seddon Street intersection, at about 10:30pm.

Police say a fight involving a number of people had started at a nearby house and spilled onto the road.

An 18-year-old man was stabbed and taken to hospital, where he is in a stable condition.

Police are appealing for information to find the person who stabbed him.

Anyone with information is asked to call 105 and quote file number 240728/9267. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.