Four people were stabbed during an event at a hotel in Essex overnight, with three men arrested in connection with the incident.
Police were called to the hotel on Stifford Clays Road, Grays, shortly before midnight, following reports that a number of people had suffered stab wounds.
Around 100 people are understood to have been attending a function at the venue at the time.
Officers attended the scene and found four people with stab injuries – the extent of which have not been confirmed by police.
Three men have been arrested and remain in custody.
Two men from Hackney, aged 24 and 25 respectively, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent.
A third man, aged 21, from Enfield, was arrested on suspicion of GBH without intent.
Essex Police is now appealing for information from anyone who witnessed what happened or may have captured footage of the incident.
Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone with CCTV, dashcam or other footage which could help officers establish what happened.
The force has urged anyone who may have information to come forward, even if they do not believe what they have seen is significant.
A force spokesman said: “If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.”
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Anyone contacting Essex Police is asked to quote crime reference number 42/142250/26.
Information can be submitted through the Essex Police website or via its online Live Chat service, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The investigation remains ongoing and the three arrested men are currently in police custody while officers continue their enquiries.
The Farm Cottage Hotel is an isolated small budget-priced hotel with a wedding marquee, situated between Orsett and North Stifford
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