Two held over attack on woman, 93 (From Hampshire Chronicle)

Two held over attack on woman, 93

1:47pm Thursday 17th May 2012 in National News © Press Association 2013

Police have arrested two people in connection with an attack on a 93-year-old woman who was severely beaten in her own home.

Emma Winnall is believed to have been assaulted in her own bed at her home in Moseley, Birmingham, between 9pm on April 30 and 9am the following morning, when she was found by her carer.

West Midlands Police said a woman, 56, and a 28-year-old man were arrested at their home in the Hall Green area of Birmingham just before 6.30am on suspicion of assault. They have been taken to a police station in the West Midlands.

The force said the dawn arrests were made after routine police enquiries and were not a result of information from the public.

A spokesman said Mrs Winnall, who suffered horrific injuries including a fractured skull and a partially severed finger, as well as a broken arm and wrist, remains in a stable condition in hospital.

Despite the developments, police urged anyone with any information to contact West Midlands Police on 101.

A reward of up to £5,000 has been offered by the independent charity Crimestoppers for anyone who contacts them on 0800 555 111 or via their website and provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the pensioner's attacker.

Last week Mrs Winnall's daughter issued an emotional appeal for information. Joyce Blencoe said: "It's broken my heart to hear my frail and defenceless mum in hospital manage to say she was screaming for help and no one came.

"To see your mum viciously beaten and covered in blood is the most horrific nightmare."

At the same media conference, Detective Chief Inspector Sab Johal said the "horrific" attack was a "unique offence".