A woman has been arrested after a 60-year-old man was assaulted on a village street.
The man, who has not been named, was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary after he was injured in Main Street, Markfield, last night.
There are unconfirmed reports tonight that the man had been stabbed.He was said to be in a stable condition.
Police said a 49-year-old woman was arrested a short time later in connection with the incident. She remained in police custody tonight.
