Two people stabbed at Essex holiday park as 14-year-old boy arrested

One victim was rushed to hospital but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing
A general view of St Osyth Holiday Park
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Megan Howe
4 May 2026

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm following a double stabbing at a holiday park in Essex.

Officers were called to St Osyth Holiday Park on Beach Road just after midnight on Monday, following reports of a disturbance.

Upon arrival, they found two people with stab injuries.

One victim was rushed to hospital but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and remains in custody.

A 36-year-old man has also been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and is still in custody.

A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "Today detectives are continuing to investigate the incident and would like to hear from anyone who has not yet spoken to us who may be a witness.

"Anyone with information can contact officers at Clacton CID quoting incident 20 of Monday 4 May.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week.

"Alternatively you can call 101."