A MAN has been stabbed near Broadmeadows Central shopping centre this afternoon in what appears to have been a targeted attack.

Police allege four males approached the victim near the Woolworths supermarket exit of the shopping centre about 12.10pm.

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Detective Senior Constable Matthew Wilson-Hall of Broadmeadows police said an altercation ensued and the victim received a stab wound to his lower leg.

The victim was taken to hospital in a stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information or footage of the incident is urged to contact Broadmeadows police on (03) 9302 8211 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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