More arrests after woman in Southend found with 'potentially life changing' injuries
Police have made two more arrests after a 19-year-old woman was found with 'potentially life changing injuries' in Essex. Emergency services were called to St Marys Court, Victoria Avenue, Southend, shortly before 4am on Monday (April 29).
On Friday, May 3, a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a 39-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. Essex Police said both remain in custody for questioning on Saturday.
The latest arrests bring the total since the start of the investigation up to seven. Previously, three men and a woman were arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent and a 16 year-old boy from Southend was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder - all five have been bailed until July.
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An Essex Police spokesperson said: "Enquiries remain ongoing within Essex Police’s Serious Crime Directorate and detectives are continuing to appeal for the public’s support with the investigation."
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