A MAN has been arrested after a woman was attacked with a blade in Malvern and left with serious injuries. 

A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident on Knapp Way, which took place at 8.30pm on Saturday, September 7.  

The woman was struck with the weapon in the street at Knapp Way, Malvern, and later went to hospital with serious injuries. 

The arrested man has been bailed pending further enquiries.

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Following the attack, the victim made her way to a nearby address where a 999 call was made. 

Ambulance crews treated her for serious injuries before being left in the care of police.

A West Mercia Police spokesperson told the Gazette the woman was required to go to hospital with her injuries. 

The spokesperson added the force believed it to be an isolated incident. 

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to an address nearby following the incident at around 8.30pm on Saturday, September 7. 

"An ambulance was sent to the scene where, on arrival, crews found a woman. 

"She was treated for serious injuries and given self-care advice before being left in the care of police colleagues."