A large police presence is in place in Rayleigh after reports of a man being seriously injured.

Armed police were spotted at the serious police incident which is currently ongoing.

Several witnesses have reported multiple police units in a residential street, in Rayleigh, after officers escorted an ambulance away from the scene on blues and twos.

Officers are carrying out door to door enquiries and reports suggest a man has been injured while another man has been arrested but the nature of the incident is unknown at this time.

Some residents have claimed the man was stabbed.

Essex Police has been contacted for comment.

UPDATE: Man seriously injured in stabbing as attempted murder probe launched

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NB Police have since confirmed a man was stabbed. You can read the updates here.