A JURY has failed to reach a verdict for a man on trial for allegedly causing grievous bodily harm.

The trial of Allan Lindsay, 56, of Marine Parade, Southend, concluded at Basildon Crown Court today with the jury unable to decide if Lindsay had intended to cause his victim serious harm.

Lindsay has admitted unlawful wounding by stabbing the man near Victoria Avenue in Southend on May 2, but denied intending to cause GBH.

In the witness box he claimed he was defending himself with the knife, and that he never intended to cause serious injuries to the pedestrian.

The jury acquitted him on another charge of making threats to kill by majority verdict.

Recorder Shane Collery QC thanked the jury for their service and discharged them.

A provisional sentencing date has been set for July 19 for the charge of unlawful wounding.

The Crown Prosecution Service will be considering over the next week whether a retrial will be sought.