Nurse fighting for life after being stabbed in A&E as man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after horror attack
A NURSE is fighting for her life after being stabbed in A&E, as a man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the horrific attack.
The woman, who is believed to be in her fifties, was stabbed at The Royal Oldham Hospital in Greater Manchester.
A man is being held on suspicion of attempted murder following the shocking incident at around 11:30am on Saturday, 11 January.
Greater Manchester Police said: “It’s believed that a member of the public attacked a member of staff.”
The victim remains in hospital for treatment for her “serious” injuries, which are believed to be “life-changing”.
The Manchester Evening news understands it happened in the A&E department of the hospital and that the nurse was attacked with a “sharp instrument”, that wasn’t a knife.
A 37 year-old man was “swiftly arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder”.
He remains in custody for questioning. An investigation is in its early stages but officers are “not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident”.
A spokesperson for the police force said: “This is a serious incident which has left a woman in a critical condition. Our thoughts are with her family and colleagues, and we will continue to support them throughout this investigation.
“The local community can expect to see an increase in police presence whilst we carry out enquiries, but they are also there to offer reassurance and answer any questions you may have.
“We know that news of this nature will come as a shock, and if you have any concerns or anything you would like to share, please speak to them.”