A KNIFE victim was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Clacton.

Police were called to Rosemary Road on Tuesday following reports a man in his 20s had been attacked. The incident happened at about 7.15pm.

The victim was reported to have been stabbed in the chest.

A police spokesman said: β€œHe was taken to hospital with serious but not lifethreatening injuries, where he is receiving treatment.

β€œA 17-year-old boy was arrested nearby in connection with the incident and taken into custody. He is being questioned by detectives.”

The teenager, of Colchester, was arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent.