TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was found stabbed in south Essex. 

Essex Police has launched an investigation after a man in his 20s, had sustained a single stab wound and facial injuries in a property in Canewdon. 

His injuries are considered at this time to be life changing. 

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A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We were called just before 8.55am on Sunday to reports of an injured man at a property in Paddocks Close, Canewdon.

“Officers attended and found a man, 20s, had sustained a single stab wound and facial injuries.

“He was taken to hospital where he remains. His injuries are not considered to be life threatening but may be life changing at this time.

“Officers have arrested two men, aged 31 and 27 and from the Southend area, on suspicion of attempted murder and they remain in police custody for questioning.”

Officers investigating the assault are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Inspector Nick Brunton, leading the investigation, added: “We understand that this will cause concern in the community, but we’d like to reassure our residents that there is no wider risk.

 “Officers are carrying out high visibility reassurance patrols and remain in the area to answer anyone’s concerns.

 “If you know anything about this incident that may help our investigation, please call us or approach one of our officers and tell them what you know.”

Please quote incident 324 of 23 January when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.