Woman sustains '˜horrific' injuries in unprovoked attack

The unprovoked attack happened in broad daylight on Sunday afternoon.

The victim was walking home along the footpath off Cranborne Avenue, Westcroft, which runs between Sissinghurst Drive and Brantwood Close, between about 2pm and 2.30pm.

She was struck on the head from behind, causing her to fall to the floor.

While on the floor she was kicked, causing her to sustain a broken nose, fractured cheekbone, fractured eye socket and bruising to her hands, ribs, feet and back.

She is currently being treated at Milton Keynes General Hospital.

Police are treating the attack as grievous bodily harm and say the victim believes there were three offenders involved.

None of her belongings was taken during the offence.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Laura Mason said: “This was an unprovoked attack on a woman who was making her way home in broad daylight on Sunday.

“The victim has sustained horrific injuries and I would urge anyone with any information to think about the victim, search their conscience and contact police.

“Did you see or hear anything suspicious or have any information, no matter how insignificant you think it is, about this offence? If you do the easiest way to contact the Force is to visit your nearest police station or call 101.

“If you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.”