POLICE are investigating a stabbing following a brawl at Bellambi last night.

About 10pm, Friday November 9, a large number of people left a party in Chounding Crescent, Bellambi and made their way to Rothery Street. Whilst in Rothery Street a brawl broke out resulting in the stabbing of a 17-year-old boy.

Police and ambulance paramedics attended the scene and the injured teen was taken to Wollongong Hospital for treatment of lacerations to his arm, chest, stomach and chin.

A crime scene was established in Rothery Street and examined by specialist forensic officers.

Wollongong Detectives are investigating the stabbing and are looking for a male who has been described as being of Caucasian appearance, 19-21 years old, 175cm tall with a slim build and short brown hair.

He was wearing a polo shirt with thick horizontal black and white stripes and shorts.

Anyone with information about this incident should call Wollongong Police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000