A MAN was attacked and stabbed in the leg following a fight at a Corringham cricket pitch.

A large group of youths were seen on the pitch near Recreation Avenue, at about 8pm on Thursday, July 21.

Two people in the group were involved in a fight and an 18-year-old suffered a minor stab wound to the leg.

The suspect ran off, chased by the victim, and there was a further argument outside shops in Woodbroke Way.

A 17-year-old boy from Corringham has been arrested on suspicion of assault and is currently in custody awaiting questioning.

Enquiries are ongoing.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact Grays CID on 101