Police have launched an attempted murder probe after a woman suffered serious injuries in Southend last night. 

Officers were called to the concerns for the welfare of a woman in Bewley Court, Southend, shortly after 6.30pm.

They arrived and found a woman had sustained serious injuries having fallen from a height.

The woman, aged in her 20s, has been taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition.

A 26-year-old man from Southend has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in custody this morning.

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Detective Inspector Stewart Eastbrook, of Southend CID, is leading the investigation.

He said: “The investigation is in its early phase. At this stage, we believe this to be a contained and isolated incident, with no risk or threat to the wider public.

“There will be a very visible policing presence in the area throughout today and indeed in the coming days as we investigate the circumstances which led to this woman sustaining very serious injuries.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information on it should submit a report online at or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

They can also call 101 and cite incident 984 of November 10.

Information can also be given to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.