POLICE have released an efit of a man suspected of stabbing a cyclist in Laindon.

A man in his 20s was cycling along Mandeville Way at about 1am on Saturday, May 30, when he was approached by three men who pushed him off the bike and assaulted him.

He was also stabbed in the chest and abdomen.

The man was taken to Basildon Hospital for treatment.

The other two suspected are described as black.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Pc Deborah Williams at Basildon CID on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.