Police arrested a 37-year-old on suspicion of attempted murder
Police outside Royal Oldham Hospital after nurse stabbed(Image: MEN / Andrew Bardsley)
A nurse is fighting for her life after being stabbed at a hospital in Greater Manchester. At around 11:30pm on Saturday (January 11) Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to the the Royal Oldham Hospital.
Police said they believe a member of the public attacked the nurse and a man is currently being held on suspicion of attempted murder. The force earlier said the victim, a woman in her 50s, remains in hospital for treatment for “serious’ injuries which are believed to be ‘life-changing”.
The attack is thought to have happened in the A+E department of the hospital and the victim was attacked with a ‘sharp instrument’, that wasn’t a knife, the Manchester Evening News reported.
A spokesperson for the force confirmed a 37-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. They added: “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.”
Detective Sergeant Craig Roters, from GMP’s Oldham district, said in a statement: “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.”