Man, 56, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and sexual assault of woman, 71, after horror ‘attack’
COPS have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder and sexual assault after a 71-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times.
Emergency services rushed to Kleve Walk, Worcester, at around 2am on Sunday.
A 56-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and on suspicion of sexual assault.
He has been remanded in police custody.
The woman was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham and remains in a critical condition.
The street has been declared a crime scene and has been closed to the public.
Police said in a statement: "West Mercia Police is investigating the attempted murder of a 72-year-old woman in Quay Street, Worcester, in the early hours of this morning.
"A 56-year-old male is in custody on suspicion of attempted murder."
Chief Inspector Brian Gibbs said: "We are treating the incident in the early hours of this morning as an isolated incident and there is no further risk to the wider public.
"However, we understand the impact the concerning nature of this incident has had on the local community and want to let those visiting the city centre this evening know of the steps we're taking to help make them feel safer.
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"The mobile police station will be situated in the area with officers there to speak to members of the public.
Extra officers will also be carrying out patrols in and around the river path which will continue throughout the rest of the weekend.
"I really would encourage anyone who is concerned to speak to one of my officers either at the mobile police station or officer on patrol."