Police attended Westmead hospital about 11.30pm on Friday after a man, 39, allegedly stabbed and assaulted staff
A man was arrested and remains under police guard after allegedly stabbing and assaulting security guards and a nurse at Westmead hospital.A man was arrested and remains under police guard after allegedly stabbing and assaulting security guards and a nurse at Westmead hospital.Police were called to Westmead Hospital about 11.30pm on Friday following reports a man had assaulted several staff members.
The man was arrested and remains under guard at the hospital as an investigation into the incident continues.The “senseless violence” on hospital staff is horrifying, the secretary of the Health Services Union NSW, Gerard Hayes, said. “For the workers on the receiving end, the trauma will continue long after the physical scars have healed,” he said.
“For the last decade, we have had shootings, stabbings and flesh torn from the bodies of our members.” The union said it will continue to push for greater security numbers and powers at hospitals, and better personal protective equipment.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Two NSW police officers charged with assaulting 92-year-old man in south-west SydneyA 92-year-old man suffered a fracture to his right elbow, and significant bruising to his head and arms after police attended a home in Picton following reports of a domestic incident.
Read more »
Two NSW police officers charged with assaulting 92-year-old man in SydneyElderly man taken to hospital ‘with a fracture to his right elbow and significant bruising to his head and arms’ after alleged assault in Picton, NSW police say
Read more »
Two police officers charged with assaulting 92-year-old man in SydneyThe NSW Police Force is facing scrutiny after two officers were charged with assaulting an elderly man, while another officer awaits sentencing for conducting a fake breath test.
Read more »
Man killed in alleged ‘devastating’ road rage incident in Sydney, police look for ute driverA 27-year-old man was allegedly struck down in morning traffic in Blackett after feeling threatened by the vehicle following him
Read more »
Man on the run after allegedly bashing mother, robbing man in Sydney crime spreeOne man has been arrested while the other remains on the run.
Read more »
Police charge man over murder of another man in Lakemba 20 years agoA man accused of a 20-year-old murder was motivated by jealousy after having a relationship with his alleged victim’s estranged wife, police say.
Read more »