A man has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged incident in Loughton on Saturday, September 22.

Police were called just after 11.30am to reports that a man had been stabbed on Epping New Road.

The victim is stable and is expected to make a full recovery.

Yesterday, September 26, detectives made an arrest in connection with the ongoing investigation.

Flynn Prevost, 59, of Thornbrook in Thornwood, Epping, will appear at Basildon Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday, September 26.