A teenager has been attacked by a gang of up to six men and has suffered stab wounds to his leg.

The incident, which happened on Billets Lane, Stanford-le-Hope, at around 10pm on Saturday night, saw an 18-year-old be kicked and punched by a group of men.

When the police arrived, they that the young man had received stab wounds to his leg.

He was later taken to hospital where it is reported that his injuries are not life-threatening.

A spokesman for the police said: "Essex Police were contacted just before 10pm on Saturday September 16 following reports that a man had been assaulted in Billet Lane, Stanford-le-Hope.

"The victim, an 18-year-old boy, was assaulted by a group of up to six men who punched and kicked him. During the incident he also suffered stab wounds to the leg.
"The victim was taken to hospital but his injuries are not life-threatening and he remains in a stable condition."

Witnesses to the incident can contact officers at Grays CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.