Man, 37, charged with attempted murder after nurse stabbed on ward in front of terrified patients in ‘senseless’ attack
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A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after a nurse was stabbed inside a hospital. Cops were called to Royal Oldham Hospital at 11.30pm on Saturday to reports of a stabbing. Rumon Haque, 37, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article after a nurse was stabbed at the Royal Oldham Hospital on Saturday, Greater Manchester Police said.
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Detective Superintendent Matt Walker said: "Our thoughts are with the nurse as she continues to receive treatment in hospital for her injuries, and our priority remains supporting her, her family, and her colleagues at this difficult time. "We continue to work closely with our NHS colleagues to support anyone who has been affected by this incident.".
It is believed a member of the public attacked a member of staff with a bladed article or sharp instrument which was not a knife. The woman, who is 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 arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody. Greater Manchester Police said it is not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. It also does not believe there is a threat to the wider public.
The trust which oversees the Royal Oldham Hospital said it was "shocked and saddened" by the stabbing. The hospital trust also said its focus was on supporting the worker involved and their family. It added that all services at the hospital remain open.
