WOMANS'S FIGHT FOR LIFE

Patea Mail, Volume XXXIX, 6 July 1914, Page 4

WOMANS'S FIGHT FOR LIFE

SCENE IN A LONDON ELAT. A woman’s fight for life in a West End Hat, ending in her being severely bind-' gconed, is engaging the attention of the London police, who have so far failed to trace the culprit—a young fellow in evening dress. Almost as little is known of her- assailant. She lived in a flat in Southampton Mansions, Southampton How, with a French maid, and was apparently about twenty-four years of age. She is believed to be of German nationality, and when the police were called murmured the name “Walters.” Kobbery was undoubtedly the motive, for the following jewellery is missing: A pair of gold ear rings set with diamonds, a platinum diamond-studded ring ,a platinum necklet with pendant set with a large diamond, and a gold chain bag. The assault took place during the absence of the maid who had been sent out to purchase some cigarettes. When she returned she was horrified to find her mistress lying on the floor bleeding from wounds on the head. Both eyes were swollen, and a bar of metal, life a lifepreserver, was found by her side. That there had been n terrible struggle was evident, for furniture was overturned and broken ornaments were strewn in all directions. The man made good his escape without being observed by the hall porter. Ho is> described as being 24 years of age. but looking older, clean-shaven, and of stout build, about sft 4in in height. He is of dark complexion, and wore owning dress, a brown overcoat, spats and «• hard felt hat.