A 14-year-old boy has been arrested following a stabbing in Harlow yesterday.

Essex Police was called to reports of a stabbing in Sharpecroft shortly after 4pm on Saturday, May 1.

The victim was hospitalised but police say his injuries are "not life-threatening".

Detectives have have now arrested a 14-year-old boy from Harlow on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

He remains in police custody.

Police continue to appeal witnesses and footage of the incident.

Anyone with information should submit a report online at www.essex.police.uk or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

You can also call us the force on 101 and cite incident 777 of yesterday, May 1

Information can also be given to independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.