Lyn Cast, 78, of Grand Drive, saw the aftermath of the stabbing. She said: “I went down to see what was going on as I have got one or two friends along there. “I spoke to the police, and they said someone had been stabbed, a young boy. “I just wanted to make sure my friends were safe. “I took photographs and saw a young boy who was his friend, and he was crying and very upset. “The police were still there at 2am. “It’s very frightening for all of us, I am scared to go out now.” Joe West, 37, of Leighton Avenue, said police were directing people away.
Inspector Paul Hogben and Community Safety Officer Pete Harmsworth patrolling Old Leigh after the latest stabbing in the area on Thursday POLICE bosses say crime and anti-social behaviour could rise in Leigh this summer - but that they are prepared for it. Inspector Paul Hogben of Essex Police has outlined what the police will be doing in Leigh as temperatures remain high and younger people finish school for the summer. The plans come following a wave of issues in the town in the past few months, including numerous dispersal orders and a teenager being stabbed on Thursday. Insp Hogben said: We have identified key dates and events where we know the area is likely to be busy and ensure there is an increased police presence across the district.