TWO men have been arrested as part of the police response to an incident in Basildon which was reported shortly after 3pm yesterday (Tuesday, 10 September).

Police were alerted to reports of a fight taking place between three people in Woolmer Green, one of whom was described as armed.

Officers arrived at the scene alongside emergency services colleagues and found a man who had been seriously assaulted, and believed to have been stabbed.

He was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Fast-paced enquiries allowed officers to quickly identify two people and shortly before 5.30pm, two men were arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent.

Detective Inspector Marcus Dodd said: "This incident will naturally cause concern with our community and although the investigation is in its early stages, I would reassure our residents that following some quick work by officers on the ground and in other areas of the force that we've made two arrests.

"These two men are now in custody and will be questioned."

DI Dodd added: "We have already taken accounts from a number of witnesses, which has helped the investigation to progress this afternoon and we thank everyone who has come forward.

"I would encourage anyone who has information on this incident and has not yet spoken to us to please get in contact."

Do you have any information?

Anyone with information should contact Police as soon as possible.

A statement says: "You can let us know by submitting a report online or by using our Live Chat service. 

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

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

"Please quote incident 637 of 10 September."