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Mother and baby in hospital after man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Police at the scene of the assault in Tipton, West Midlands.  May 28, 2020.  A woman is fighting for her life and a baby girl has suffered life threatening injuries following reports of an assault at a house. See SWNS story SWMDassault.  Emergency services rushed to the scene on The Leasowes, in Tipton, West Mids., after being called at around 12.30am today (Thurs).  The female victim was treated at the scene before taken to hospital in a critical condition.  The tot was also rushed to hospital for further treatment after suffering "potentially life-threatening injuries".
A woman is fighting for her life and a baby girl has suffered life threatening injuries following reports of an assault at a house in Tipton, West Midlands. (SWNS)

A woman is fighting for her life and a baby girl has suffered “potentially life threatening injuries” following reports of an assault at a house.

Emergency services rushed to a property on The Leasowes in Tipton, West Midlands, after responding to a call at around 12.30am on Thursday morning.

Armed police arrested a man, 32, on suspicion of attempted murder.

The female victim was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital in a critical condition, while the baby was also taken away for further treatment.

Police at the scene (house number 1), of the assault in Tipton, West Midlands.  May 28, 2020.  A woman is fighting for her life and a baby girl has suffered life threatening injuries following reports of an assault at a house. See SWNS story SWMDassault.  Emergency services rushed to the scene on The Leasowes, in Tipton, West Mids., after being called at around 12.30am today (Thurs).  The female victim was treated at the scene before taken to hospital in a critical condition.  The tot was also rushed to hospital for further treatment after suffering "potentially life-threatening injuries".
Armed police arrested a man, 32, on suspicion of attempted murder. (SWNS)

West Midlands Police said the seven-month-old child was in a serious condition in hospital after what they describe as a domestic incident.

The force said the suspect remains in custody and they are not seeking any futher individuals in relation to the incident.

A statement from West Midlands Police said: “A 32-year-old man was arrested by armed officers from the property on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody.

“A 37-year-old woman is currently in hospital in a stable condition to be treated for a stab wound to her hand, along with her seven-month-old baby who is in a serious condition, having suffered multiple injuries.

Police at the scene of the assault in Tipton, West Midlands.  May 28, 2020.  A woman is fighting for her life and a baby girl has suffered life threatening injuries following reports of an assault at a house. See SWNS story SWMDassault.  Emergency services rushed to the scene on The Leasowes, in Tipton, West Mids., after being called at around 12.30am today (Thurs).  The female victim was treated at the scene before taken to hospital in a critical condition.  The tot was also rushed to hospital for further treatment after suffering "potentially life-threatening injuries".
Emergency services responded to reports of an assault during the early hours of Thursday morning. (SWNS)

“Officers are not searching for anyone else in relation to this incident.”

A spokesman for the West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called by the police at 00:29am to an assault at a property in The Leasowes in Tipton. We sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a BASICS doctor to the scene.

"We treated a woman, who was in a critical condition, at the scene before taking her on blue lights to hospital.

"Crews also treated a baby girl for potentially life threatening injuries before taking her on blue lights to hospital for further treatment."