Officers investigating an assault in Witham have arrested three men.

Officers were called to Epping Way in Witham shortly after 1pm on Monday, (January 9) following reports of a man being seriously assaulted.

The victim, a 20-year-old man was taken to hospital with six stab wounds and a fractured leg.

The assault occurred next to an alleyway leading to Halcyon Close.

Two men aged 26 and a 28-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of GBH and have been released on bail until January 21.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "We continue to appeal for anyone who may have witnessed anything or have any further information to contact us.

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm."

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about the website reporting services.

Alternatively, call 101. In an emergency always call 999.

To make an anonymous report, contact independent charity Crimestoppers by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Quote incident 527 of 9 January when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.