Two people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man stabbed while sat in a car.

Officers were called to Cripsey Avenue, Ongar, at around 5pm yesterday (Wednesday, September 13), where a in his 20s was found suffering from a stab wound to his stomach.

Police believe he had been sat in a car before the vehicle was approached by individuals who carried out the attack.

He has been taken to hospital for treatment.

An 18 year-old man from London and an 18 year-old woman from Loughton were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Loughton in the early hours of this morning.

They remain in police custody.

Detective Inspector Natalie Rooney, of Essex Police, said: “The victim has suffered a serious injury and has been taken to hospital for treatment.

“I appreciate this incident will cause concern to local residents but I want to reassure them that we do not believe there is a risk to the wider public.

“If you saw the incident or have any information about it, please come forward and speak to us.”

Enquiries are ongoing.

  • Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Essex Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.