A teenage boy has been left seriously injured after an assault in Southend.

Two men are in custody following reports of the serious assault in Norwich Avenue, Southend, at 9.30pm on June 6.

The teenage boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He is in a stable condition.

The men, aged 60 and 63, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm at addresses in Southend late last night.

They remain in custody for questioning.