A teenager has been attacked with a knife in the middle of day near to Promenade Park.

The 19-year-old man was nearby the park in Maldon on Monday April 22 when he was cut by another man with a knife.

Officers were called to the scene at around 3.30pm.

Essex Police have launched an investigation into the incident, which they are describing as a "serious assault".

A police spokesman said: "Officers and paramedics arrived and the man was taken to hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries.

"Officers are treating this as a targeted attack and believe there is no further risk to members of the public.

"We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident.

"Please contact Chelmsford CID on 101, quoting crime reference number 42/62886/19."

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