A man was stabbed in the back during an attack in a home.

The victim was attacked in the property in Plumley's yesterday evening.

Officers and a cordon was seen near the home in the street.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "We are investigating following an incident where a man was assaulted at an address in Plumleys, Pitsea.

"It was reported he had been attacked by two men at around 7.05pm on Wednesday 25 November.

"The man has been treated for a puncture wound to his back but his injury is not believed to be life-threatening.

"If you have any information about the incident please call us on 101 quoting incident 975 of 25 November or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."