Man sustains stab wound in Loughton assault

Police say the victim had been sitting in his car at High Beech at around 9pm when he was approached by three men in balaclavas.

Author: Amy ShephardPublished 6th Mar 2023

A man in his thirties sustained a stab wound during an assault in Loughton last night.

Police say the victim had been sitting in his car at High Beech at around 9pm when he was approached by three men in balaclavas.

Police say the men assaulted the man, leaving him with a stab wound to the stomach.

He was taken to hospital for treatment but his injury is not thought to be life-threatening.

Police are appealing for information, or dash cam footage.

Please quote the crime reference number 42/40242/23.