POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an incident on a bus at Basildon Bus Station yesterday evening (Saturday, 29 October).

Officers were called to a route 3B First Bus in Southernhay at around 8.10pm.

A man, in his 20s, had stab wounds to his head and was taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

A man, in his 70s, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

A police statement says: "We want to speak to anyone who was on the bus at the time of the incident to contact us. We know that some people left before officers arrived.

"We particularly want to speak to a man who was wearing a shop uniform.

"If you have any information in relation to this incident or video footage, then please get in contact with us. Please quote 1379 of 29 October.

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

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively you can call us on 101.

"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."