A 21-year-old man is in hospital recovering from several stab wounds after he was swarmed by a group of young men.

The man told police a group of 10 to 15 men, between the ages of 16 and 20, approached him on Lawrence Avenue, near Midland Avenue at about 6:30 p.m.

The men were wearing masks when they approached and began stabbing him in the back, the victim alleged.

Emergency officials rushed the man to hospital with serious but non-threatening injuries.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the altercation to call them at 416-808-4104, or to leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers, 416-222-TIPS.