Woman assaulted on Ganatchio Trail in 2017 has died

The victimof what police described at the time as a "vicious attack"on the GanatchioTrail in Windsor last year has died.

AnneWidholm, who was 75 when she was attacked, died on Saturday night.

"She was afaithful and beloved member of our church, Riverside Baptist, and wewill miss her dearly,"saidPastor Brandon Taylor.

Widholmwas attacked October 8, 2017 in an assault thatsenther to hospital in critical condition.

Police originally charged21-year-old Habibullah Ahmadiwith aggravated assault but later added acharge of attempted murder.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for January.

People rallied around Widholm following the attack, organizing aclean-up day and a community walk to show solidarity.

Mayor DrewDilkenscalled the attack "a terrible, tragic, unfortunate event" at the time.

That month the Riverside Baptist church cancelled a planned service at the church and held a prayer circle at the Little River parking lot, near the GanatchioTrail.