A police investigation is under way after two men broke into a house in Chelmsford before assaulting the occupant.
Officers were called to the property in Shrublands Close to reports the assailants had burst into the home and carried out the attack at around 8.30pm on Thursday (October 23). The pair left empty handed.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment for minor stab wounds to the leg.
Essex Police said a search of the area then took place but no trace of the suspects was found. Passers-by said the house remained a crime scene on Thursday evening and into Friday.
Enquiries are still ongoing.
