A MAN was attacked by four masked man outside a block of flats in Bourne End.

The victim, a man in his twenties, was outside the building in Station Road at about 10.45pm on Monday (October 2), when he was approached by four masked men.

He suffered several serious cuts believed to have been caused by a knife or another bladed weapon. He was taken to hospital where he remains.

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However, his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.

Police are now appealing for more information. They state one of the offenders has been described as 'white with a thin, chiselled face and a short goatee beard'.

Detective Sergeant Jo Lynch said: “I understand this assault may cause some concern but there is nothing to suggest that there is any risk to the wider public.

“We are asking anyone who may have witnessed anything related to the assault to please come forward.

"We are also asking anyone who lives in the area who has a CCTV camera, or anyone with a dashcam who was driving in the area to please check their recordings and get in touch if it shows anything that may be of use for our investigation."

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Anyone with information is urged to contact police quoting reference number 43230443135.