Police are on the scene of an attack in Southend where a man has suffered a serious injury.

Officers were called shortly after 4.15pm today (April 5) to reports of a man carrying a knife in Chichester Road.

Ambulance crews are also on the scene and treating a man in his 20s who has sustained a serious arm injury.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent and a weapon has been recovered.

DC Hopgood, leading the investigation, said: “We’ve already made two arrests very quickly, but we’d like to ask the public and anyone who was in the area at the time, to help us.

“If you have information about the incident or witnessed what happened, please get in contact with us.

“You can approach officers in the area and tell us what you know. They will be there carrying out investigative work.

“Alternatively, if you have dash cam or other footage, please get in touch as soon as you can.”

Anyone with information should contact police online at www.essex.police.uk/digital101 or call 101.

Quote incident 767 of 5 April when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.