A teenager has been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed.

The victim, who is in his 30s, was found injured at about 11pm on Friday, March 31, in Magdalen Street, Colchester.

He was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Essex Police then arrested an 18-year-old man.

Joseph Little, of St Marys Close, Panfield, has since been charged with attempted murder, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, possession with intent to supply a Class A drug, criminal damage and affray.

He is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court later today.

Two other people arrested - an 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy – have been released on bail until 12 June.

Chief Inspector Colin Cox, district commander for Colchester, said: "I know this incident will have caused concern but Colchester is a safe place.

“We continue to work hard to target violence in all its forms”.

Anyone who has any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to the incident is asked to contact Essex Police quoting crime reference number 42/58114/23.