Pensioner fighting for life after she's stabbed 'multiple' times in horror sex attack
A man who was at the scene has been arrested and taken into custody.
A 71-year-old pensioner is fighting for her life after she was stabbed multiple times in an attack on the street in the West Midlands on Sunday. The woman was on Kleve Walk in Worcester, when she was assaulted at around 2am, West Mercia Police confirmed.
A 56-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.
Police later confirmed that the man has also been charged with sexual assault. He remains in custody.
The victim was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, where she remains in a critical condition.
Quay Street has been sealed off and a crime scene opened in the area, while police investigate the attack.
Police said in a statement: "West Mercia Police is investigating the attempted murder of a 71-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."
Extra patrols will continue in the area to offer reassurance to the local community.
Chief Inspector Brian Gibbs said the attack was being treated as an "isolated incident" with "no further risk to the wider public".
He added: "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 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."
He urged anyone with concerns to speak to police officers at the scene or at the station.
