A Hainault man has been charged in connection with a stabbing which in Loughton, Essex.

Junior Lawrence, 22, of New North Road, Hainault, was due to appear today at Colchester Magistrates’ Court, charged with GBH with intent and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

Police received reports that a man had been assaulted following an altercation involving two vehicles at the junction of Langston Road and Chigwell Lane at around 7.25pm on August 4.

Both vehicles left the area but the victim was later located in the Church Hill area and was taken to hospital.

His condition is no longer described as life-threatening.

A 19-year-old woman from Romford was also arrested in connection with the attack.

She has been released on bail until August 26.