Police have issued an update on the condition of two men left injured after a stabbing outside a Southend nightclub.

An 18-year-old man from Wickford was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after the "targeted" incident outside MooMoo Clubrooms in the early hours on Saturday (May 13).

Police were called to the scene just before 4am to reports of two men being assaulted. The victims were taken to hospital with stab wounds.

Essex Police told the Echo yesterday evening both men are recovering and their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

A spokesman for the force said on Saturday: “We continue to investigate the circumstances and progress the investigation with our specialist officers.

“At this stage, it’s believed this was targeted and there is no wider threat to the local community.

“Residents will see an increased police presence in the area today.”

Anyone with information in relation to the incident is being asked to get in contact with the police.

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Submit a report on the Essex Police website or by using the online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday between 10am and 9pm.

Alternatively, call police on 101.

To make an anonymous report, contact Crimestoppers by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Quote incident 214 of 13 May when providing any information.