NEW YORK - Police are investigating a slashing Wednesday outside a school in Chelsea.

The Department of Education says a male student was attacked just before noon near the Bayard Rustin Educational Campus on West 18th Street Wednesday.

The student went inside the school to look for help.

The DOE says the victim was treated for minor injuries.

Police say they are looking for three people in connection with the attack.

Anyone with information on the case should contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-8477, or text CRIMES and then enter TIP577, or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.