Man arrested after Colchester stabbing

A man’s been arrested in connection with an assault in Colchester on Friday night (31 March).

Police were called to reports of a disturbance in Magdalen Street shorty after 11pm and when officers attended they found a man with a stab wound to his stomach.

He was taken to hospital where he was in a serious condition.

An 18 year-old man from Panfield has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, possession of an offensive weapon, and criminal damage.

He is currently in custody.

At this stage, officers believe this was a targeted attack but they're are putting on additional high visibility patrols for reassurance.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with them.

Please quote the crime reference number 42/58114/23.

You can let them know by submitting a report on the website or by using the online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

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Alternatively you can call 101.

In an emergency always call 999.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

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