Hamilton police are asking for the public's help in solving an east Mountain stabbing early Sunday morning.

The incident, in the area of Upper Gage Avenue and Mohawk Road, occurred just after 2:30 a.m.

In a news release Monday, police said two men were walking in that area when a vehicle approached them and three men jumped out to confront them. Yelling turned physical and one of them was stabbed in the chest.

He was taken to hospital with a serious but not a life-threatening injury. He was later released and police continue to investigate.

The suspects are described a non-white, all about 5-foot-10 tall, weighing in the range of 180 to 200 pounds. They were driving a silver-coloured vehicle with four doors.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crime or knows anything about the incident to contact Det. Sorbara at 905-546-4930 in the Criminal Investigation Branch.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your tips online at http://crimestoppershamilton.com.