A MAN was rushed to hospital with knife wounds following a fight in Grays.

The scuffle broke out near Thameside Theatre in Orsett Road at 2.30pm on Monday.

The victim and another man, who know each other, had an argument, which Essex Police say developed into a suspected assault.

One of the men suffered knife wounds, which are not believed to be life threatening, and was taken to hospital by ambulance.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the assault.

Police cordoned off an area of the street around Thameside Theatre as part of their investigation.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses with information about the incident to call Grays police station on 0300 333 4444.