Manhunt for attempted murderer after dog walker in her 50s found unconscious on remote path at local beauty spot

A woman is fighting for her life after being apparently attacked while taking her springer spaniel for an early morning walk on a quiet country path. Police scouring the scene for clues near where the unnamed woman was attacked on Wednesday morning Police at the scene off Rectory Lane in Brantham, Suffolk, where a woman in her 50s was 'attacked' while walking her dog The woman was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to a specialist head injuries unit at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. Forensics at the scene close to where the dog walker was 'attacked' while on an early morning walk Tractor driver Bradley James, 28, said: 'You do not hear of this sort of thing happening around here' Insurance worker Ian Swan, 58, of nearby Mistley and who was also walking his dog, said: 'It is lovely around here and always seems very safe. Tractor driver Bradley James, 28, said: 'The woman was found at a point where the path narrows and is a little overgrown. 'Local residents can expect to see an increased police presence over the next few days while enquiries take place, while additional officers will also be in the area to provide reassurance to the local community.