Police remain at scene after assault in Walton leaves man seriously injured

Police and paramedics were called to a 'disturbance'
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A man has been seriously injured in an assault on an Essex street. Police and paramedics were called to a disturbance in Spendells Close, Walton, shortly after 5.10pm on Sunday (September 15).

A man had suffered a serious injury to his back. He has been taken to hospital for treatment.

Essex Police said officers remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information is being urged to contact police.

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Chief Inspector Paul Ballard said: “Our response is continuing this evening and I would reassure residents there is no ongoing threat to the wider community at this time. This appears to have been an isolated incident of violence and we are working hard to establish the circumstances.

“A scene remains in place and there will be a visible policing presence as our investigation continues. If you are concerned, please speak to an officer or get in touch with us.”

"Our investigation is ongoing and we would urge anyone with information which could assist us to get in touch. You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week."

Alternatively, you can call police on 101 citing incident 957 of September 15.