Man arrested over attempted murder and serious sexual assault that woman left fighting for life

Police hold suspect over 'horrific' attack after victim found near play park in Leicester

Tom Barnes
Tuesday 07 August 2018 12:57 BST
The woman was found seriously injured near a children's play area in Leicester
The woman was found seriously injured near a children's play area in Leicester

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and serious sexual assault after a “horrific” attack that left a woman with life-threatening injuries.

Leicestershire Police said it had detained a 56-year-old man on Tuesday morning in connection with the incident, thought to have taken place in the early hours of last Friday.

The force said the victim was found near a children’s play area off Cedar Road, Leicester, and was taken to hospital, where she remains in a critical condition.

“Despite this arrest, our investigation is very much ongoing with a number of enquiries being progressed,” said Leicestershire Police detective inspector Gareth Goddard.

“This woman was subjected to a horrific assault and was left with injuries leaving her in hospital in a critical condition.

“If you think you may have information about this assault, but have not as yet contacted police, please urgently get in touch with us.”

Officers said the park was cordoned off last week while a “detailed examination” of the scene had been carried out.

The suspect, who is from Leicester, was taken to a police station for questioning and remains in custody.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Leicestershire Police via 101.

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