Appeal for witnesses after woman found seriously injured in Hinckley

An investigation has begun after a woman was found seriously injured in Hinckley – and detectives are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

In the early hours of this morning (Wednesday 7 December) police were informed that a woman in her 50s had been taken to the University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire, having been found in in Castle Street with serious head injuries just after 11.15pm.

She remains in hospital with injuries that are life-threatening. A scene preservation is in place in Castle Street while officers carry out enquiries. No arrests have been made at this time.

Detective Inspector Esther Scott, from the Complex Investigation Team (CIT) said: “Our investigation is very much in its early stages. We want to establish how the woman sustained her injuries.

“I’m particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in the area of Castle Street and Station Road between 9pm and midnight and may have seen the woman or what happened to her.

“I’d also like any businesses with CCTV to get in touch. Any information or footage you’re able to provide could help.”

Call 101, quoting reference 22*715169.

You can also report online by visiting www.leics.police.uk