Police are investigating after a man was cut in the face after opening his door to a man armed with a knife.

The victim, a man in his 20s, was assaulted after he opened his door at about 4.45am on Wednesday, in Burgess Springs, Chelmsford.

A spokeswoman for the force said: "Police are investigating a report of an assault on a man at a property in Burgess Springs, Chelmsford.

"The victim, a man in his twenties, opened his door to a man with a knife at around 4.45am on April 20.

"The victim was assaulted and left with a cut to his face.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Chelmsford CID on 101."