A MAN was stabbed in the chest after being attacked by a group of youths.
The 18-year-old was stabbed at around 9.30pm on Saturday, April 23, outside the Murray Hall in Border's Lane, Loughton.
He was attacked by eight white youths, all in their late teens outside the community centre where a birthday party with 100 guests was being held.
The victim was admitted to Whipps Cross Hospital where his condition is serious but not life threatening.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any other information is asked to contact PC Sarah Jeffries at Harlow police on 0300 333 4444 or to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Were you at the birthday party in Murray Hall on Saturday, April 23? Did you see anything? If so please contact reporter Tom Porter on 07768 507739 or ring the Guardian newsdesk on 01992 563123.
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