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)

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