DETECTIVES investigating a serious assault in Grays are appealing for the public’s help.

Essex Police has been called to Milton Road, Grays, following reports of a disturbance involving two men and that one was in possession of a knife.

The incident happened shortly after midnight on Saturday, February 18.

Officers attended and found a man, 30s, had sustained a serious arm wound that required hospital treatment.

A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and remained in custody for questioning.

A spokesman from Essex Police said: "We’re asking anyone who was in the area prior to this time that may have information that will help us establish what led up to the assault, to call us.

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service.

"Visit essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers UK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

"Please quote incident 13 of February 18 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."