A MAN has been left in a critical condition in hospital after he was stabbed in south Ockendon.

The victim, a 23-year-old Lithuanian man was discovered with stab wounds to his abdomen at the Aveley by-pass entrance to Belhus park at 3.45am this morning (Wednesday).

He was rushed to Basildon Hospital for surgery.

Anyone with information about the incident at 3.45am on July 20 is asked to call the serious crime team at south Ockendon on 0300 333 4444.