A WOMAN is fighting for her life after an alleged assault in Cambridge this morning.

Police were called to an address in Fanshawe Road shortly before 7am.

A police spokeswoman said: “A woman was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital with what have been described as life-threatening injuries.

“A man has been arrested and is currently in custody at Parkside police station.”

Police have put a scene preservation in place to allow officers to begin their investigation.