A TEENAGER has been arrested following a serious incident in which a man suffered stab wounds before being taken to hospital.

Essex Police received reports that a man in his 20s was assaulted at an address in Fairlop Close, Clacton, between 4am and 5am, today.

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The victim was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment by paramedics having been reportedly stabbed in his chest.

An 18 year-old man from London has since been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent and currently remains in custody.