Woman found unconscious with serious head injury in Brantham

Police say they are treating it as attempted murder

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Author: Shaunna BurnsPublished 24th Jul 2024
Last updated 24th Jul 2024

A woman is in hospital after being found with a serious head injury in Brantham.

Officers were called by the East of England Ambulance Service shortly after 8am today, Wednesday 24 July, to reports that a woman had been found injured and unconscious on a track near to Rectory Lane.

The woman, aged in her 50s, had been walking her dog next to the sewage works and railway line.

She was found with a serious head injury by members of the public and has been taken to hospital for treatment where she remains.

Police are treating the incident as an attempted murder.

There is currently a police cordon at the scene while investigations are carried out.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have information relating to the incident to get in touch.

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