Man in Critical Condition After Early Morning Attack in Southend
Violent Scene on Greyhound Way
Police rushed to Greyhound Way at around 5am on Sunday, February 16, after reports of a seriously injured man. Officers found the victim inside a nearby property on Stadium Road, suffering life-threatening wounds. He was rushed to hospital where he remains in critical condition.
Woman Also Injured
Inside the same address, police discovered a woman with injuries. Fortunately, her condition is not life-threatening. She is currently being treated in hospital.
Arrest Made in Attempted Murder
A 21-year-old man from Southend has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in custody for questioning. Police believe all parties involved knew each other, ruling out a random attack.
Serious Crime Investigation Underway
Essex Police’s Serious Crime Directorate is leading the investigation. A cordon remains in place around Greyhound Way and Stadium Road as forensic teams comb the scene for evidence.
“At this stage, our priority is establishing the circumstances of this incident. That’s why you’ll see officers in the area, maintaining a presence and carrying out enquiries,” said Detective Chief Inspector Terry Balding.
“We have established the incident was confined to a single address, between people known to each other. An arrest was swiftly made, and I am confident there is no ongoing threat to the public.”
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Essex Police are urging anyone with information to come forward immediately.
- Call 101 quoting incident 175 of 16 February
- Report online at Essex Police website
- Use the 24/7 live chat on the Essex Police homepage
- Make anonymous reports via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111
