A COUNCILLOR says he is shocked after a man was left with life-changing injuries after being stabbed in the abdomen and arm in a shocking attack.

Essex Police were called to reports of an incident in Hatcher Crescent, Colchester, at 8.15pm on February 17.

After attending the scene, officers found a 49-year-old man in nearby Hythe Station Road, who had sustained stab wounds to his abdomen and to his arm.

The victim, whose injures have been described as life-changing, was subsequently rushed to hospital for urgent treatment, where he remains nearly one week on.

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Michael Lilley, Colchester councillor for the Old Heath and The Hythe ward, said he was stunned to hear of such an assault taking place in the area. 

He said: “It is a pretty shocking incident to hear about because Hatcher Crescent is a fairly quiet area of our ward and it is unusual for something like this to happen there.

“Either way the fact this attack has taken place is just horrific and I don’t understand why things like this still happen in this day and age.”

Mr Lilley has now sent his well wishes to the victim involved in the assault.

“Why people still use and carry knives I will never know but I just hope the guy in hospital recovers from the incident,” he added.

“I am sure there will be people around who have home cameras which I am sure the police will be interested in – let’s hope the police catch the person responsible.”

The force has now launched an investigation and is appealing for anyone with information to contact them as soon as possible.

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In a statement issued by Essex Police a spokesman said: “We have started an investigation and our enquiries are ongoing.

“We need anyone who saw anything or has any CCTV, dash cam, or doorbell footage to contact us quoting crime reference 42/41720/22.

“If you have any information you can submit a report online at essex.police.uk or use the ‘Live Chat’ button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm 
“You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”