Royal Oldham Hospital has issued a heartbreaking statement following an attack on a nurse at the A&E department – a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
The NHS hospital where a nurse was attacked on Saturday has issued a statement.
The female member of staff at Royal Oldham Hospital is in a critical condition with what are believed to be “life changing” injuries following the attack at around 11.30pm. A man, 37, was arrested at the scene and is being held on suspicion of attempted murder.
Heather Caudle, chief nursing officer at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the Royal Oldham Hospital, said staff had been left “incredibly shocked” by what happened. She said: “We are incredibly shocked and saddened by last night’s incident and our focus is on supporting the colleague involved and their family.
“Our thoughts are also with colleagues and patients who were there at the time of the incident and for whom this has been distressing and frightening. We will continue to support Greater Manchester Police with their inquiries. All services at The Royal Oldham Hospital remain open.”
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said officers were called to Rochdale Road in Oldham at 11.30pm on Saturday following reports of a stabbing. The force said a woman in her 50s remains in hospital with what are believed to be “life changing” injuries.
GMP confirmed a 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody. The force added that it is not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Detective Sergeant Craig Roters from GMP’s Oldham district 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.”
GMP said: “It’s believed that a member of the public attacked a member of staff at Royal Oldham Hospital. The victim, a woman in her 50s, suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital for treatment. Her injuries are believed to be life changing.
“A 37-year-old man was swiftly arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in police custody. Whilst this investigation is in the early stages, we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with this incident, and we do not believe there to be a threat to the wider public.”
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