A man has been airlifted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital following a stabbing in the Greenstead area of Colchester.

East Anglian Daily Times: A house in Forest Road has also been cordoned off by police Picture: JAKE FOXFORDA house in Forest Road has also been cordoned off by police Picture: JAKE FOXFORD (Image: JAKE FOXFORD)

Essex Police were called to the scene in Hunwicke Road around 7.40am Friday, May 22, following reports the man had been stabbed.

Two men have been arrested and taken into custody.

The victim has been airlifted to hospital by the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance for treatment of his injuries.

A spokesman for Essex Police said they believe the incident to have been a “targeted attack”.

East Anglian Daily Times: Police have been seen searching nearby bushes Picture: JAKE FOXFORDPolice have been seen searching nearby bushes Picture: JAKE FOXFORD (Image: JAKE FOXFORD)

A cordon remains in place outside the shops, as well as at a property in nearby Forest Road.

Pictures from the scene have also shown an officer and police dog searching nearby bushes.