TWO men sustained serious injuries in the early hours of the morning following a serious assault.

Essex Police are investigating a serious assault in Abridge in the early hours of this morning.

Officers were called to House of Ryker, in Epping Lane, just after midnight following reports of two serious assaults.

The two victims were taken to hospital with stab wounds.

Their injuries are serious but not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing at this stage.

The two men remain in hospital following the incident.

Det Sgt Adelisa Poric said “These assaults took place at a gathering with a lot of people in attendance.

“No arrests have been made but enquiries remain ongoing.

“We are appealing to anyone who witnessed something at the venue or in the area at the time to get in contact and assist with our enquiries.”

“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.

“Alternatively you can call us on 101.

“If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555111.

“Please quote incident 39 of 28 January when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.”