A nurse at Royal Oldham Hospital was stabbed, leaving her in critical condition, shocking staff and the community.
The attack happened in the A&E ward, and the weapon used wasn’t a knife, which is pretty alarming. The police were on the scene quickly after the incident around 11:30 PM on Saturday.
The nurse, a woman in her 50s, is in critical condition and has serious injuries that could change her life forever. It’s just so tragic.
A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and police say they’re not looking for anyone else right now. They want to reassure the public that there’s no ongoing threat.
Heather Caudle, the chief nursing officer at the hospital, expressed how shocked and saddened everyone is. She mentioned that they’re focused on supporting the nurse and her family during this tough time.
The whole situation has left staff and patients feeling scared and distressed. Jim McMahon, the local MP, called it a “senseless attack” and is hoping for the nurse’s full recovery.
Detective Sergeant Craig Roters from Greater Manchester Police said this is a serious incident and that they’ll be increasing police presence in the area to help reassure the community. If anyone has concerns, they’re encouraged to reach out to the police.
