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05/03/2015
Pregnant Woman Attacked In Essex
A pregnant woman has been attacked with a baseball bat and a knife at her home in Basildon, Essex.
The 22-year-old woman, who was in labour, was getting ready to leave her home with her partner to go to the hospital when a gang raided her home.
She was hit with a baseball bat and slashed with a knife.
However, the woman gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
The gang left with a mobile phone, an iPad and £60 cash.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/JP)
The 22-year-old woman, who was in labour, was getting ready to leave her home with her partner to go to the hospital when a gang raided her home.
She was hit with a baseball bat and slashed with a knife.
However, the woman gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
The gang left with a mobile phone, an iPad and £60 cash.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/JP)
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