(Homeless woman attacked as she slept)...It was reported late last week.

Calexico received a call at around mid-night Thursday of an assault near Cesar Chavez Boulevard. Police found the bleeding victim, and determined she had been beaten with a metal object. She suffered from several wounds, including a fractured skull. She was flown to a San Diego Hospital for treatment. Police say despite her injuries, the woman was able to fight off her attacker. Police were able to locate a suspect, hiding in a vehicle near-by. He was identified only as a 29 year old male Mexicali resident. He was booked into County Jail, charged with attempted murder. At last word, the woman was described as being in stable condition.