Maldon police have appealed for witnesses after a teenager suffered a knife wound to his hand in Southminster High Street yesterday (Tuesday, 23 February).

A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "We were called by ambulance colleagues at around 4.30pm on 23 February to an incident in High Street, Southminster.

"A 14-year-old sustained a stab wound to his hand. He has been taken to hospital for treatment.

"A man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and is in police custody."

Anyone who saw what happened is asked to call us on 101 and quote incident number 777 of 23 February. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit the Crimestoppers website via the link here.