Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Westcliff, with 16-year-old girl also arrested

Detectives have secured a charge of attempted murder against a man, after a violent stabbing in Westcliff that left a victim with serious injuries last weekend.

Charge brought less than a week after attack

Oliver Champion, 20, of Palmerston Road, Westcliff, appeared before Southend Magistrates Court on Friday 14 November. He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Basildon Crown Court on 12 December 2025.

The charge relates to an incident at around 8.30pm on Saturday 8 November, when a man suffered stab wounds following an attack at the junction of Palmerston Road and Station Road.

The location is a busy cut-through between residential streets and transport links, making the timing and visibility of the incident a focus for investigators.

Detectives make second arrest

Police officers have confirmed a second arrest as part of their investigation. A 16-year-old girl has now also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. She has been released on bail until 6 February while police enquiries continue.

Police appeal for witnesses

Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses and anyone with information, particularly those who were in the area between 8pm and 8.50pm on the incident date.

They said: “We are continuing to ask for any witnesses to come forward, particularly anyone who saw any violent or suspicious behaviour in the area between 8pm and 8.50pm.”

Reports can be made through the Essex Police website or via their online Live Chat service, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The crime reference number to use is 42/163192/25.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crimestoppers through their website or by calling 0800 555 111.