Police appeal after suspected stabbing in Benfleet

It's after an assault on London Road on Thursday

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 21st Nov 2022

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a suspected stabbing in Benfleet last week.

Officers were called to London Road after an assault at around 6pm on Thursday (November 17).

A man in his 20s suffered two puncture wounds to his chest during a fight, which police suspect involved a knife.

A 21 year old man was arrested on suspicion of GBH and has been released on bail until January.

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone who captured to CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.

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