A manhunt was launched following a stabbing in Southend over the bank holiday weekend. The South Disruptor Team were asked to assist with locating a man wanted for a stabbing over the bank holiday weekend in the town. Within less than 24 hours, with the assistance of the Essex Police Intelligence Team and the Southend Local Policing Team, officers identified a location and surrounded the property. A man was arrested on suspicion of grevious bodily harm and possesion of class A drugs.
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A spokesperson for Essex Police said: We understand that this is a concerning incident, but we do not believe there is risk to the wider community. Anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened is asked to contact us on 101 quoting crime report 42/102212/21. You can submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk or use the Live Chat button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.