Detectives are appealing for information after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed.
The stabbing was in Gardeners, Chelmsford, yesterday evening (Tuesday, November 25).
The teenager, who is believed to be local, was found in a front garden at around 9.30pm with a wound in his back.
A woman resident found him. He was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are thought to be serious but not life threatening.
DI David Miles, of Chelmsford CID, said: "I would ask any witnesses or anyone who may have seen anything suspicious around the time of the incident to get in touch with us as soon as they can.”
Anybody with any information is asked to contact officers at Chelmsford CID on Essex Police 101.
People can also give information to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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