A man has been charged in connection to a stabbing in Clacton which left the victim with ‘significant injuries’.

Robbie Masson, 24, of Groom Park, Clacton, is due to appear before Colchester Magistrates today, Thursday June 21.

Masson has been charged with wounding with intent and possession of a knife following an incident in Clacton on Tuesday, June 19.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We were called to Wellesley Road at around 9.15pm on Tuesday, June 19, to reports that a man had suffered stab wounds.

“The victim received significant injuries but has since been discharged from hospital.”