Police have confirmed the victim of a knife attack in Epping at the weekend is now in a stable condition.
The 31-year-old from London was stabbed in the chest shortly before 4am on Saturday.
He was taken to the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel for surgery where he remained in critical condition for five days.
Two men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the attack this week.
Both suspects have been released on bail and are due to report back to police on October 22.
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