Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following 'violent and senseless attack' on woman in Surrey

A woman is in hospital with serious head injuries following an 'unprovoked attack' in Surrey.

The assault happened yesterday afternoon (28 September) in Telegraph Lane in Claygate at around 1.15pm.

The police were called after paramedics attended treat the woman and it is believed that she may have been attacked with a hammer.

The victim remains in a serious condition in hospital.

A 22-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder shortly after the incident, he remains in custody and enquiries are ongoing.

Temporary Detective Inspector Sean West, who is investigating the incident, said it appears to have been a completely unprovoked attack:

“Which has left the woman with serious head injuries. Such violent and senseless attacks are thankfully extremely rare in our local communities and I would like to reassure the public that we are working around the clock and doing everything possible to ensure the person responsible is brought to justice.

“We have already spoken to a number of witnesses and house to house enquiries are being carried out. However, we are urging anyone else who witnessed the attack, or who may have seen a man acting suspiciously in the area at the time of the incident, or with any other information, to come forward as a matter of urgency.

“Your information, no matter how insignificant it might seem, could prove vital to our investigation.”

If you have any information contact police quoting crime reference number PR/45200100489 via:

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