DETECTIVES from Harlow CID are appealing for witnesses to come forward as they investigate a serious assault which happened in the town yesterday afternoon (Thursday).

A spokesperson said: “We were called to reports of a disturbance in Five Acres at the junction with Partridge Road at 2.15pm. It was reported that a man in his late teens had an injury to his hand, which was believed to have been caused by a bladed weapon. He was taken to hospital for treatment. 

If you were in the area at the time and witnessed the incident, have any footage or other information then please get in touch and quote 0662 of Thursday 8 May.

You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.