Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a stabbing which occurred in Chelsea Heights this morning.
Emergency services were called to the car park of a licensed premises on Springvale Road about 3.35am.
On arrival they located a man, believed to be in his 40s, with a stab wound to his head.
Investigators have been told that the man was involved in a verbal argument with two other men and two women.
The argument escalated and the man was stabbed.
He has been taken to hospital with life threatening injuries and a crime scene has been established.
At this stage there have been no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.
Police believe the parties are known to each other.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
