Assaulted pensioner Emma Winnall dies of her injuries:
Police say investigation has now become a murder inquiry after 94-year-old suffered fatal complications while in hospital
A 94-year-old woman who was subjected to a savage assault in her home has died in hospital.
Emma Winnall, who was attacked in Moseley, Birmingham, nearly a month ago, died at 4.25am on Tuesday from complications arising from her injuries, West Midlands police said.
Winnall, who suffered a fractured skull and broken arm, had been in intensive care since 1 May after being found badly injured in her bed.
Superintendent Richard Baker, from West Midlands police, said: "This is desperately sad news. Our condolences go out to Emma's family and friends. Clearly, this has now become a murder inquiry."
Re-appealing for information about the offence, he added: "This was a shocking attack on a defenceless, elderly woman as she slept in her own bed.
"No one capable of carrying out such a despicable attack deserves protecting – I'm asking people to look into their consciences and if they have any suspicions about who may be responsible to contact police."
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Police say investigation has now become a murder inquiry after 94-year-old suffered fatal complications while in hospital
A 94-year-old woman who was subjected to a savage assault in her home has died in hospital.
Emma Winnall, who was attacked in Moseley, Birmingham, nearly a month ago, died at 4.25am on Tuesday from complications arising from her injuries, West Midlands police said.
Winnall, who suffered a fractured skull and broken arm, had been in intensive care since 1 May after being found badly injured in her bed.
Superintendent Richard Baker, from West Midlands police, said: "This is desperately sad news. Our condolences go out to Emma's family and friends. Clearly, this has now become a murder inquiry."
Re-appealing for information about the offence, he added: "This was a shocking attack on a defenceless, elderly woman as she slept in her own bed.
"No one capable of carrying out such a despicable attack deserves protecting – I'm asking people to look into their consciences and if they have any suspicions about who may be responsible to contact police."
guardian.co.uk © 2012 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds
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