'Horrific' assault on woman found in Leicester play park
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The scene was cordoned off by police while they carried out forensic investigations
A woman is in a critical condition in hospital after being subjected to a "horrific" assault, police said.
The victim was found unconscious near a children's play park off Cedar Road, Leicester, at about 04:45 BST on Friday.
The area where she was found was cordoned off by police.
Leicestershire Police said officers are reviewing CCTV footage in a bid to trace the attacker, and called for any witnesses to come forward.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward
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