A man has suffered five stab wounds after breaking up an altercation between two teenage boys.
A police spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a stabbing near Wickford Avenue in Pitsea at 7.32pm last night.
"On Wednesday, April 17, a man suffered five stab wounds after breaking up an altercation between two teenage boys.
"His injuries are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening. He was taken to hospital for further treatment.
"Enquiries are ongoing and no arrests have been made."
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