A WOMAN is critically ill in hospital and a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a violent confrontation.
Police were called to Osier Drive, Basildon at around 7.10pm on Thursday following concerns for a woman's welfare.
When police arrived they found a woman lying in the street with serious head and facial injuries.
She is believed to have been assaulted inside a nearby home.
Police have arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder. He is still being questioned by police.
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