Police have appealed for information after a man was stabbed and needed stitches for his injuries in north Essex.

The victim, who was a man in his 20s, was attacked by two people in High Street, Harwich, at around 1.50am on Sunday, June 3.

An Essex Police spokesman said: β€œHe suffered injuries to his arm and back which both needed stitches.”

The spokesman also added a 20-year-old man from Harwich was arrested the following day on suspicion of GBH and possession of an offensive weapon.

He has since been released on bail until June 30.

If you saw the incident or have any information, call police on 101 quoting crime reference number 42/77373/18.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.