Emma Winnall has died from her injuries after being beaten in her home. (West Midlands Police)
Emma Winnall has died from her injuries after being beaten in her home. (West Midlands Police)

Emma Winnall the 93-year-old woman who was beaten in the bed of her home in Birmingham - has died in hospital from her injuries.

Winnall suffered a fractured skull, broken arm and wrist and a partially severed finger when she was attacked at her home between 9pm on 30 April and 9am on 1 May.

The attack left the grandmother-of-seven in intensive care but she died in the early hours of 29 May.

Two people have been arrested - a 56-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man - but have since been released on bail. West Midlands police are now treating the investigation as a murder.

Head of Major Crime, Superintendent Richard Baker said: "This is desperately sad news...our condolences go out to Emma's family and friends.

"Clearly, this has now become a murder inquiry. But given the extent of Emma's injuries, combined with her age and vulnerability, this investigation has always been treated with the same level of seriousness as a murder investigation.

"This was a shocking attack on a defenceless, elderly woman as she slept in her own bed. No-one capable of carrying out such a despicable attack deserves protecting - I'm asking people to look into their consciences and if they have any suspicions about who may be responsible to contact police."

A £5,000 reward has been offered by the Crimestoppers charity for information which leads to a conviction.