TWO teenagers were attacked in a park, with one being put in hospital with serious injuries.

The 18-year-olds were assaulted in a park in Linden Way shortly before 6.35pm on Thursday.

One was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police officers carried out a search of the area and enquiries continued overnight.

They stopped a car in Canvey in the early hours of the morning and arrested a 16-year-old boy from Canvey on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

A 37-year-old woman from Canvey was also arrested in connection with the incident.

They remain in custody for questioning.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident, which they are treating as targeted.

Witnesses and anyone with information is asked to call Basildon CID on 101 quoting reference 42/79897/20.

You can also report online at https://www.essex.police.uk.

Alternatively, contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org