A man was stabbed in the leg and chest during an assault in Aveley last night.
Police were called to Romford Road at 8.55pm to reports a man had been assaulted.
The 33-year-old victim, from Grays, suffered stab wounds to his leg and chest, which were not life threatening.
He was treated at hospital and later discharged.
An Essex Police spokesman said: "Enquiries are continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call DC Hasan Balic at Grays CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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