POLICE are appealing for the public's help following assaults in Maldon this afternoon (Thursday, 22 December) where two people have been seriously injured. 

Officers were initially called to Burns Close shortly after 4pm this afternoon following reports of a 15-year-old boy sustaining serious facial injuries. 

He was taken to hospital in a serious condition but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. 

On arrival, officers were made aware of a second victim and carried out searches in the local area. The second victim was located shortly before 8pm and taken to hospital with serious injuries to his chest and arms. 

At this stage, this is believed to be an isolated incident with those involved known to each other. 

An Essex Police statement says: "We are appealing to anyone in the Maldon area, who may have witnessed anything or have any further information to contact us. 

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"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."