A man is battling life-threatening injuries after being stabbed four times in broad daylight in Basildon's Gloucester Park.
Police were called to the park, off Broadmayne, at around 3pm yesterday, and found a 30-year-old man suffering from a stab to the chest and three wounds to his legs.
Police are currently on the lookout for a gang of eight men, described as seven black men and one white man.
The victim was taken to Basildon Hospital before being transferred to London and is in a stable condition, but his injuries are potentially life-threatening.
One of the black suspects is described as 6ft 2in tall, of slim build and wearing a grey top and bottoms, the white suspect, is described as 5ft 9in tall, of slim build, and wearing a blue hooded top.
Anyone with information which could assist police is asked to call Basildon CID on 101.
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