A MAN has been charged following a stabbing in Clacton

The victim was left with "significant injuries" that will require further treatment after he was stabbed in Wellesley Road at about 9.15pm on Tuesday.

Robbie Masson, 24, of Groom Park, Clacton, has been charged with possession of a knife and wounding with intent following an incident.

He was was due to appear at Colchester Magistrates’ Court today.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We were called to reports that a man had suffered stab wounds.

"The victim received significant injuries but has since been discharged from hospital."