A man was stabbed in his car after a fight broke out outside a takeaway.

The incident happened between 4am and 5.15am on Sunday, September 11 in St Botolph's Street, Colchester.

According to Essex Police, the victim, a man in his 30s, had been sitting in a white BMW when a fight broke out between Fresh Shawarma and Chez Afrique.

During the incident, the man suffered a stab wound.

The man took himself to hospital where he was treated for his injury.

On the same night, a man was stabbed after refusing to give another man a cigarette.

Police officers are appealing for anyone who has CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to the incident to come forward.

Anyone who has any information should contact Essex Police, quoting crime reference number 42/234851/22.