Basildon bus stabbing: Man in 70s suspected of causing GBH

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A man was stabbed in the head on board a bus at Basildon Bus Station

A pensioner in his 70s has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after a man was stabbed in the head on board a bus.

Essex Police said it was called to a route 3B First Bus at Basildon Bus Station, in Southernhay, at about 20:10 BST on Saturday.

The injured man, in his 20s, was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-changing.

The force asked anyone with information to make contact.

Officers want to speak to anyone on board the bus, and in particular, a man described as wearing a shop uniform.

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