Man, 56, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and sexual assault after woman found with 'horrific' injuries

Police have arrested a 56-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder and serious sexual assault after a ‘horrific’ attack left a woman in a life-threatening condition.

Leicestershire Police said the victim was discovered near a children’s play park off Cedar Road, Leicester at 4.45am on Friday.

On Tuesday morning, the force arrested a suspect from Leicester and he remains in police custody where he is being questioned by officers.

Crime scene investigators conducted a detailed examination of the scene, which had been cordoned off, and CCTV footage was viewed as part of the inquiry.

The force said the victim remains in a critical condition in hospital.

Officers have said their investigation is very much ongoing and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

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Detective Inspector Gareth Goddard, who is leading the investigation, said: ‘Despite this arrest, our investigation is very much ongoing with a number of enquiries being progressed.

‘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.’