THREE people have been arrested on suspicion of GBH after an incident in Basildon town centre yesterday, Tuesday 10 November.

Police were alerted to a man who had sustained stab wounds at 6.20pm. The incident took place in in East Walk, and he had sought out help from a nearby business which was unconnected to the incident.

Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene and medics treated the man before he was taken to hospital for further care.

A police statement says: "Thankfully his injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing.

"Three people, two men aged 18 and a 17-year-old, were arrested nearby on suspicion of GBH with intent and remain in custody this morning.

"Our investigation is ongoing, with a number of targeted lines of enquiry being pursued.

"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 where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm. Please quote incident 1018 of 10 November.

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"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."