Epping: Serious assault

We are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Epping on Friday, 30 June. 

We were called to Epping High Street around 7:45pm following reports of a serious assault. 

The victim, a 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries including stab wounds. His injuries are not deemed to be life-threatening or life-changing. 

No arrests have been made at this stage and enquiries are ongoing. 

Investigating officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this serious assault or have any further information to contact 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 available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

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

Alternatively you can call us on 101.

In an emergency always call 999.

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

Please quote incident 1271 of 30 June when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.