Nurse fighting for life after being stabbed at hospital A&E department

A nurse is fighting for her life after being stabbed inside the emergency department of a Greater Manchester hospital.

Royal Oldham Hospital descended into chaos as a man attacked one of the night nurses with a ‘sharp instrument,’ which was not a knife.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to the scene of the ‘serious’ incident shortly after 11.30am last night.

It is believed that a member of the public attacked a member of staff, the force said.

The victim, a woman in her 50s, remains in hospital for treatment for her ‘serious’ injuries, which are believed to be ‘life-changing’.

A 37 year-old man was ‘swiftly arrested on suspicion of attempted murder’ and police are not hunting for any other suspects. He remains in custody for questioning.

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.’

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