Woman, 71, sexually assaulted and stabbed on riverside before man arrested
A man has been arrested on suspicion of the stabbing and sexual assault of a 71-year-old woman.
West Mercia Police said the attack happened in Worcester, at around 2am on Sunday.
A 56-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and has now been further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. He remains in custody.
The victim was taken to hospital in a critical condition with multiple stab wounds.
Chief Inspector, of West Mercia Constabulary, 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.
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Police in Worcester have launched an urgent investigation (Emma Trimble / SWNS)“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.
“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.”
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