A woman was stabbed with a glass bottle and another seriously injured after an assault in Maldon.

Police were called to King Georges Place at 10pm yesterday, Wednesday, July 11 following reports of an incident.

Officers and paramedics attended and two 25-year-old women were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

A 40-year-old woman from Maldon has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and remains in police custody.

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact officers at Chelmsford CID on 101, quoting incident 1378 of July 11.

Information can also be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.