A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed.

A 43-year-old from Southend was arrested at around 9.45pm yesterday and he remains in custody.

He was also arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

A man called an ambulance at around 3.35am after reporting he was attacked either in or near to his car in Eastleigh Road.

He suffered a single stab wound to his chest and remains in hospital in a stable but critical condition.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Essex Police Major Crime Team on 101 quoting crime reference 42/41391/19 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.