Chelmsford: Detectives secure attempted murder charge

Detectives investigating a serious assault in Chelmsford on Wednesday (12 February) have charged a man with attempted murder.

Officers arrived within seven minutes of receiving a call reporting a man found seriously injured in the Meadgate Avenue area at around 7.10pm.

He was taken to hospital for treatment and his injuries are not described as life threatening.

Within 45 minutes of arriving at the scene, officers had made an arrest.

Twenty year-old Albie Tricks, of Eglinton Drive, Chelmsford, has now been charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife in a public place.

He is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court this morning (Friday 14 February).

We have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder following as serious assault in Chelmsford.

Officers were called to reports of a man seriously injured in Meadgate Avenue in Chelmsford at about 7.10pm on Wednesday 12 February.

We arrived at the scene within seven minutes and , working with emergency service colleagues, treated a man with life-threatening injuries before he was taken to hospital by the East of England Air Ambulance.

Thankfully following treatment his injuries are no longer considered life-threatening and he remains in hospital.

Within 45 minutes of arriving officers had arrested a 20-year-old from man from Great Baddow on suspicion of attempted murder who remains in custody while our enquires continue.

'No information is too small'

Detective Inspector Andy Drake said:

“There will be an increased police presence in the Meadgate Avenue area while this investigation continues and we would like to reassure everyone that there is no wider risk to the public.
“This has been an incredibly fast-moving investigation – a lot of work has already been carried out at the scene and we will be conducting further enquiries today to establish exactly what happened on Wednesday evening.
“Paramedics and officers first on the scene carried out vital first aid and I’d like to thank them for their efforts to help this victim.
“Most importantly, if you believe you have any information about this incident or any CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around this time, I’d urge you to get in touch with us. No piece of information is too small.”

Please contact us quoting incident number 946 of Wednesday 12 February.

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