A man has been charged with attempted murder after another man's hand was cut off in a street attack.

Paul Saunders, 30, a labourer, of Biggin Lane, Grays, Essex, was arrested on Friday and is set to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court on Monday.

The victim, who is in his 20s, was attacked in Loughton, Essex, on Friday night.

He is in hospital, but his injuries are not life-threatening.

Two other men were also arrested over the weekend and have been released on police bail.

Police have urged anyone with information to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111