Two men aged, 18 and 19 were taken to hospital after the assault last night.

The assault took place on Abbots Road in Colchester at around 9.15pm yesterday (Thursday) evening.

It is believed that the teenagers were stabbed following a confrontation with two other men in Abbots Road.

Residents in Colchester reported on social media that Ladbrook Drive and Mountbatten Drive in the town had been closed off by the police for a time in the aftermath of the assault.

If you saw or heard anything or have any information about the incident please call Essex Police on 101 quoting incident 1355 of September 13 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.