Man charged with attempted murder in Westcliff
It's after a man was stabbed last Saturday
Detectives have secured a charge of attempted murder against a man, after an assault in Westcliff last weekend.
Oliver Champion, 20, of Palmerston Road, Westcliff appeared at Southend Magistrates’ Court today (Friday 14 November) and has been remanded in custody to appear at Basildon Crown Court on 12 December.
He has been charged in connection with an incident where a man was left with stab wounds following an attack at the junction of Palmerston Road and Station Road at around 8.30pm on Saturday (8 November).
Officers have also made a second arrest.
A 16 year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and has since been released on bail until 6 February.
Police are continuing to ask for any witnesses to come forward, particularly anyone who saw any violent or suspicious behaviour in the area between 8pm and 8.50pm.
You can let them know by submitting a report on their website or by using the online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Please cite the crime reference number 42/163192/25
If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting its website, or by calling 0800 555 111.