Oldham hospital stabbing: Nurse who suffered 'life changing' injuries named as man appears in court
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The nurse who was stabbed with scissors at an NHS hospital on Saturday has been named as Achamma Cherian. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said officers were called to Rochdale Road in Oldham at 11.30pm on Saturday following reports of a stabbing at Royal Oldham Hospital. Police said on Sunday that it was believed the nurse had suffered "life changing" injuries. A man since appeared in court charged with the attempted murder.
Roman Haque, 37, from Yasmin Gardens in Royton, Oldham, stood in the dock at Manchester Magistrates’ Court for a brief five-minute hearing today. He is accused of the attempted murder of the nurse, in her 50s, and also the possession of a bladed article, a pair of scissors, in a public place. No pleas were given and Greg Kemp, defending, said there would no application for bail.
Haque, wearing a grey sweatshirt and flanked by two prison officers, was asked to identify himself and gave his name as “Mohammed Roman Haque”. District Judge Jane Hamilton told the defendant: “The attempted murder is a matter that can only be dealt with by a crown court so the possession of a bladed article is going to go with it.
“You will next appear at Minshull Street Crown Court on February 18, in five weeks time. Between now and then you will be remanded in custody.”. Earlier Detective Superintendent Matt Walker of Greater Manchester Police, (GMP) 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.”.
