A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after "falling from a height".

       Cops were called to a block of flats in Southend, Essex, to reports of concerns for a woman's welfare shortly after 6.30pm last night.

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       Police have arrested a man after a woman was found with serious injuries in Southend, Essex Credit: BPM 2

       Cops at the scene in Bewley Court Credit: BPM

       A woman in her 20s was found with serious injuries after plunging from a height in Bewley Court, police say.

       She was rushed to hospital in a life-threatening condition.

       A 26-year-old man, from Southend, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

       He remains in custody this morning.

       Police taped off the area and are still at the scene today.

       Detective Inspector Stewart Eastbrook, of Southend CID, who is leading the investigation, said: "The investigation is in its early phase.

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       "At this stage, we believe this to be a contained and isolated incident, with no risk or threat to the wider public.

       “There will be a very visible policing presence in the area throughout today and indeed in the coming days as we investigate the circumstances which led to this woman sustaining very serious injuries.”

       Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to submit a report online at or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

       You can also call police on 101 and cite incident 984 of November 10.

       Information can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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