A violent altercation erupted near The Emerson nightclub in Prahran around 10 p.m. last night, where a man was reportedly stabbed.

The injured individual was allegedly left bleeding on the road, with his companions quickly pulling him to safety onto the sidewalk.

Emergency services transported the victim to the hospital, where he is battling life-threatening injuries.

According to 9News, patrons inside the club were advised to stay indoors as the situation unfolded.

“I saw about 15 to 20 men getting out of a large black Hummer. I thought they were heading towards the club,” a witness recounted to 9News.

The woman said she saw “a guy in a white jumper run on the road and then completely collapse”.

“He just lay there, completely unconscious, which was frightening to see,” she said.

A 25-year-old man, believed to be known to the 35-year-old, was arrested nearby and also taken to hospital with minor injuries.

He was questioned by detectives and has been charged with intentionally causing serious injury, recklessly causing serious injury, intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury, assault with a weapon (knife) and using a knife in the commission of an indictable offence.

The Parkville man faced the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today, where he did not apply for bail and will remain in custody until his next court appearance in March.

The 35-year-old is now recovering in the hospital in stable condition.