Hamilton police are investigating a late-night stabbing, but say the victim does not want to pursue charges.

The victim, a man in his 20s, was treated in hospital for non-life threatening injuries, said Staff Sgt. Maggie Schoen.

The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, in the area of West 5th Street and Mohawk Road West.

The victim was with a group of friends when there was a confrontation with another group that came out of a nearby house party, she said. There was a fight and the group parted ways.

When the victim went back home he discovered he had been stabbed in the back and went to hospital.