A MAN was stabbed by a gang of six men and his car stolen in the early hours of Sunday morning.

At around 3am six men wearing masks approached a man in his 20s on Cottis Lane, Epping.

One of the group stabbed the victim wth a knife before stealing the keys to his black Mercedes.

All six then jumped in the car and drove away towards Chingford.

The car has not been recovered and the victim was taken to hospital with no serious injuries.

Police are calling on witness or anyone with information to contact Loughton CID on 101 quoting reference 42/9697/18 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.