Three people have been stabbed in the street in an alleged attack by two knifemen on Saturday.

The young men were allegedly ambushed while walking on the footpath along Talbragar St in Dubbo, in the Central West of NSW, just after 3am.

It is believed “at least three of the men are known to each other,” NSW Police.

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A 21-year-old man was stabbed in his head, back and lower body.

Two 29-year-old men both suffered stab wounds to their upper body.

All three victims were taken to Dubbo Base Hospital, where they are reported to be in a stable condition.

A crime scene was established and detectives are looking into the cause of the incident.

Authorities are looking for the two alleged offenders.

Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.