A man has been stabbed in the chest during an attack in Basildon which police believe was attempted murder. The man was rushed to hospital following the serious assault on Tuesday (May 14) which has seen two people arrested.
Essex Police were called to Travers Way following reports a man in his 30s had sustained a stab wound at around 8.50pm. He was taken to hospital with a serious chest injury but his condition is not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: "Yesterday two men from Basildon, aged 19 and 25, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, being concerned in the supply of drugs, and possession of Class A drugs. They are currently in custody for questioning.
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"Another man who had been arrested in connection with the incident has been released on bail until 26 July. If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.
"Please quote the crime reference number 42/75281/24. 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. In an emergency always call 999. If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."
