POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault during which a 15-year-old boy received stab wounds.

Officers were called to Chestnut Avenue shortly before 10pm on Friday, 30 June following reports of a boy being seriously assaulted. 

The victim, a 15 year old boy sustained stab wounds to his leg and arm. Enquiries are ongoing and no arrests have been made at this stage.

A statement from Essex police said: "It's believed that the assault occurred shortly after a disturbance on Long Lane.  Investigating officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything or have further information to get in contact. 

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

"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 @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

"Please quote incident 1492 of 30 June when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."