ESSEX Police have started an investigation after a teenage girl was stabbed.

A police spokesperson said: “We were called shortly before 8.30pm this evening, March 27, with reports a teenager had been stabbed on Milwards, Harlow.

“Officers and paramedics attended and a teenage girl was taken to hospital with a non-serious injury.

“No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing”.

Statement by ambulance service: “We were called at 8.21pm yesterday with reports that a person had been stabbed in Milwards, Harlow.

“We sent two ambulances and the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance car.

“One person was taken to hospital for further treatment”.