A man has been charged with attempted murder after a 71-year-old woman was attacked in Worcester on Sunday, West Mercia Police have said.
Anthony Roberts, 56, of Amber Heights, Green Hill, Worcester, was also charged with sexual assault and possession of a bladed article in a public place. Roberts, who has been remanded in police custody, is due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
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The woman, who was attacked in Kleve Walk alongside the River Severn near the city centre at around 2am on Sunday, remains in hospital in a critical condition.
Police said she suffered multiple stab wounds.
Chief Inspector Brian Gibbs said the attack was being treated as an “isolated incident” with “no further risk to the wider public” and that extra patrols would be deployed in the area to offer reassurance to the local community.
CI Gibbs added: “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.”
