1900 hrs

Essex Police statement

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in Harlow today, Sunday, December 25.

The victim, aged 34, and from the local area, was walking along the cycle-path in Arkwrights shortly before 12.40pm when he was stabbed in the neck by a man.

He was airlifted to hospital in London. He had suffered a minor puncture wound to his neck. He was treated and then discharged.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident.

Anybody that can help should call Harlow CID on Essex Police 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

1735 hrs

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was “stabbed” on a cycle path in Harlow.

He was found at just after 1230pm today (Christmas Day) on a stretch of cycle track between Arkwrights and Whitewaits in Harlow.

The male was transferred to hospital.

If you have any information contact Harlow CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.

1600 hrs

PART OF a cycle track in Harlow has been taped off.

The area is between Arkwrights and Whitewaits.

Two police cars are maintaining a presence in the area.

A number of other emergency services have been in the area including an air ambulance.

More follows as we receive information.