A "knife has been seen" as a gang attacked a victim during a fight at a business on Canvey.

Essex Police have stated they were called to reports of a fight at a business in Northwick Road, Canvey, at about 5.50pm yesterday evening.

At the scene, officers found one victim who had sustained minor injuries.

It was reported that three suspects had attacked the victim before leaving the scene in the direction of Canvey Road.

Essex Police states further that one suspect was reportedly carrying a knife.

An investigation has been launched by the police and enquiries are ongoing at this stage.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We were called to reports of a fight at a business in Northwick Road, Canvey Island at about 5.50pm on Monday 29 July.

“It was reported three suspects had attacked the victim before leaving the scene in the direction of Canvey Road. One suspect was reportedly carrying a knife.

“Our enquiries are ongoing.”