A 22-year-old man is set to appear in court on Monday, after being charged in connection with a stabbing in Clacton.

Essex Police were called to an incident on Marine Parade West at 12.35pm, on May 25.

There officers found a man who had sustained a stab wound to his arm.

He was taken to hospital for treatment.

Liam Lofting, 22, of North Road, Clacton, was charged on Saturday evening, with wounding with intent and two charges of possessing an offensive weapon in connection with the assault.

Loftin will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court on Monday.