A man was stabbed in the neck in Shoebury.

The incident took place at about 9.30pm last night in Mallards, near Frobisher Way and police cordoned off the area.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We were called at around 9.30pm on Wednesday, September 26 to reports a man had been injured in Frobisher Way, Shoeburyness.

"He has been treated for a puncture wound to his neck.

"If you have any information about what happened please call us on 101 quote the crime reference number 42/140039/18 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."