DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses after a young man was stabbed last night, around 9pm in Wilsner, Pitsea. 

Police were called to the scene and he was taken to the hospital with serious, but not life-threatening injuries. 

Three men described as white, in their late 20s and wearing dark tracksuits were seen leaving the area in an Astra.

Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage from the area at around that time are asked to contact Basildon CID on 101 quoting crime reference 42/51905/20.

Information can also be given completely anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.