Harlow: Man Injured Following Stabbing

28 February 2012, 11:57 | Updated: 28 February 2012, 12:00

A 29-year-old man has been taken to hospital after he was stabbed in Harlow last night (Monday February 28th).

Essex Police were called to Berecroft at around 8:30pm.

The man suffered a number of stab wounds to his back, leg and hand and was taken to Princess Alexandra hospital. His injuries are not life threatening.

Officers are looking for a group of about seven men who were say there involved in the disturbance.

A knife has been recovered from the area and forensic examinations are taking place. 

Detectives are now considering whether this incident is linked to an earlier one in Maunds Hatch which happened at about 5.30pm. 

Anyone with information should contact police at Harlow on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.