A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Colchester.

Police were called to Ship Wharf at 12.45pm yesterday where members of the public had found a man injured.

The victim was taken to Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, via air ambulance for treatment for a stab wound to the back.

A 40-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

He is current in custody.