By Aynsley DavidsonA WOMAN is recovering in hospital today after she was dragged to the ground and stabbed in an unprovoked attack outside a church.Police described the assault as "shocking" and said they were hunting for a teenager in connection with the stabbing.
By Aynsley Davidson
A WOMAN is recovering in hospital today after she was dragged to the ground and stabbed in an unprovoked attack outside a church.
Police described the assault as "shocking" and said they were hunting for a teenager in connection with the stabbing.
The 22-year-old woman was walking past St Margaret's Church in Lowestoft at 6.20pm yesterday when she was violently attacked by the knifeman.
Suffolk police said she had been heading towards St Margaret's Road when she had been dragged to the ground and stabbed in the back with a knife.
The woman, who has not been named, suffered serious injuries in the attack and she was taken to James Paget Hospital in Gorleston, where she was admitted for observations.
Suffolk police said it was "an isolated, but shocking attack on a young female" and appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
A force spokeswoman added: "The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening and the attack was unprovoked and occurred in a public area."
The attacker was described as aged in his teens, with closely-cut hair wearing what was described as a red jacket.
Anyone with information about the stabbing should contact Lowestoft police on 01986 835100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
aynsley.davidson@eadt.co.uk
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