High Road, Loughton, where the man was attacked (Picture: Google Street View)

A man in his 20s is recovering in hospital after his hand was cut off after a street attack.

He was on a night out with friends on Friday night in the town of Loughton when a group of three or four men targeted him.

Police arrested one of the men nearby on suspicion of attempted murder following a foot chase by a PCSO.

Essex Police said they also recovered a large knife nearby and it is believed it may have been a targeted attack.


Further suspects are being hunted by police. It is believed they drove off in an Audi A8 which was found burned out in Horseshoe Close, Waltham Abbey.