THREE people have been arrested after a man was stabbed in Basildon in the early hours of the morning.

The 36 year-old mam was taken into the Accident and Emergency Department at Basildon Hospital by friends, suffering from multiple stab wounds.

Staff contacted Essex Police shortly after 1.30am on Sunday.

Following discussions with the man they closed a section of the BP garage on nearby Roundacre, where the incident is believed to have taken place.

The victim remains in hospital, where he is in a stable condition.

Three people were later arrested at a flat in the town.

Anyone with information in connection with the stabbing is urged to contact detectives at Basildon police station on 101.