A man is in hospital in serious condition after being stabbed multiple times in the Downtown Eastside early Tuesday morning.

Vancouver police say he was stabbed during a violent fight in the unit block of East Hastings Street shortly after 5 a.m.

Two adult women were arrested at the scene.

Police have not confirmed the victim's identity or the extent of his injuries.

Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department's Robbery/Assault Squad are investigating the attack, and will be at the scene throughout the day canvassing for witnesses.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact police at 604-717-2541 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 if they wish to remain anonymous.