Arrest - a teenager has been arrested after a reported stabbing in Clacton
A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a boy reported being stabbed in Clacton.
Essex Police were called to a fight near Christmas Tree Island, in West Avenue, Clacton, at around 11.25am on Monday.
A teenage boy reported he had been stabbed in the fight, however he left the scene before officers arrived.
Enquiries are ongoing to find the victim.
A 17-year-old from Ipswich has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and is currently in custody for questioning.
Essex Police are appealing for witnesses.
Anyone with information should call Clacton CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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