A TEENAGER is fighting for his life after reports of a “stabbing” incident in York Road, Southend.

Police were called to York Road, shortly before 4:25am following reports of a disturbance.

A teenage boy was found and had sustained serious injuries.

He now remains in a critical condition in hospital.

A second victim was also found with injuries to his life, and also is in hospital but not thought to be life-threatening.

Two arrests have since been made.

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A spokesman for Essex Police said: “Two men have been arrested after an incident which took place in Southend in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 11 October.

“We were called shortly before 4.25am following reports of disturbance in York Road.

“Officers attended and found a teenage boy had sustained serious injuries. He was taken to hospital for treatment, where he remains in a critical condition. 

“A second victim, a man aged in his late teens, was also found with injuries to his legs. He has been taken to hospital for treatment and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. 

“A 29-year-old man and a 27-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of GBH and aggravated burglary. Both remain in custody for questioning. 

“York Road is partially closed whilst officers continue to carry out investigative enquiries.

Reports on social media believed the disturbance was a stabbing related, however, this is unconfirmed.

A spokesman for Essex Police urged anyone who witnessed it to come forward.

They said: “We are investigating the circumstances around the incident, and we need anyone who witnessed it or has dashcam or doorbell footage of it to get in contact.

“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website at www.essex.police.uk.

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

“Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

“Please quote incident 122 of today October 11.

“If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website at https://crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.”