A 36-YEAR-OLD man is undergoing surgery after he was stabbed in the early hours of this morning (Friday).

He was approached by a group of four men in Hayden Road, Waltham Abbey, just after midnight.

At least one of the men pulled out a knife and stabbed him in his chest, stomach and legs.

All four drove off in a dark car.

The man was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to Whipps Cross hospital in a serious condition.

Anyone who was in or near Hayden Road between midnight and 12.30am should call Harlow CID on 0300 3334444 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.