Man in hospital after Waltham Abbey stabbing

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Image caption, Essex Police say a man suffered non life threatening stab wounds.

A man is in hospital after being repeatedly stabbed.

Essex Police said officers were called on Saturday at 12:20 BST to reports of a disturbance involving four men on Sun Street, Waltham Abbey.

One man sustained several stab wounds to his back and leg but his injuries are not thought to be life threatening, police said.

Officers are appealing for anyone who was in the area and witnessed the stabbing to contact them.

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