Man stabbed in Sydney's inner west

A man has been stabbed in Sydney's inner west, with police now hunting the offender who fled the scene.

The victim, aged in his 30s, was stabbed in the leg in Burwood on Boxing Day and also suffered head injuries.

He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance officers before being taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

Police are searching for the offender, who they say fled the scene after the attack.