A 15-YEAR-OLD boy was stabbed in the leg and arm in Pitsea.

Police were called to an address in Great Ranton at about 6.15pm yesterday by the ambulance service.

The youngster was found with stab wounds to his leg and arm.

He has been taken to hospital for treatment where he remains in a stable condition.

Detectives want to speak to anyone who witnessed the attack, was in the area at the time, or may have any other information about it.

Anyone who does have information is asked to contact Essex Police on 101 quoting incident 861 of 29/04 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.