Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after woman suffers life-threatening injuries at Bescot Station
West Midlands Police have launched an investigation into a serious assault that left one woman with life-threatening injuries.
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Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a woman was left with life-threatening injuries after being assaulted at Bescot Stadium Station in Walsall.
The incident was first reported at 11.25pm on October 20, with emergency services rushing to the scene to reports of a serious assault.
On arrival, West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedics discovered one patient, a woman, who was found to have sustained life-threatening injuries.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called at 11.28pm last night to reports of an assault at Bescot Railway Station, Walsall. An ambulance, paramedic officer, MERIT trauma team and HART paramedics attended.
"The team arrived to find a woman in a serious condition. She received trauma care on scene before being conveyed on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further emergency care."
One man, 18, has since been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remained in police custody for questioning on Monday night.
A British Transport Police statement said: "Officers were called to Bescot Station Railway station just after 11.25pm [on Sunday] following reports of a serious assault. Paramedics also attended and a person was taken to the hospital with injuries believed to be life-threatening.
"One man aged 18 has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody."
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Attwell said: "Enquiries into this incident are ongoing and passengers will see an increased police presence in the area as a result.
"I urge any witnesses or anyone with information to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 11 of October 21."
Images taken by the Express & Star show investigators working at the scene, with officers searching the Bescot Railway Station, before also investigating the nearby Park Inn by Radisson hotel.
A further update from police said: "Officers have carried out enquiries at the station and surrounding areas, including a nearby hotel. The station has now reopened however people in the area will continue to see an increased police presence in the coming days as the investigation progresses."
The Park Inn hotel refused to comment.
