A man suffered an injury to his arm during an attack in a Southend street.

Police were called to the assault in Whitefriars Crescent, Southend shortly after 7.30am today.

Officers say his injury is not life-threatening and police are appealing for witnesses with information to come forward.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "We are investigating a report of an assault in Whitefriars Crescent, Southend. The incident was reported to us shortly after 7.30am today, Saturday 3 December.

"When officers arrived, they found a man who had sustained a wound to his arm. Thankfully, his injuries are not considered to be life-changing or life-threatening.

"We are investigating how the man came to sustain the injuries. At this stage, we do not believe there is any wider threat to the community, and we believe the incident to be isolated.

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"We need anyone who saw anything to let us know. If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us. Please quote incident 269 of today, Saturday 3 December.

"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 our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101."