A 37-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a nurse was stabbed in Greater Manchester on Saturday.
Rumon Haque, 37, from Royton in Greater Manchester, has also been charged with possession of a bladed article.It follows the incident at Royal Oldham Hospital's acute medical unit on Saturday, the victim was named as a hospital member of staff.The nurse, a woman in her 50s, is continuing to receive treatment in hospital for her injuries, Greater Manchester Police said.The victim suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital for treatment. Her injuries are thought to be life changing.
Police responded to reports of a stabbing at 11:30pm on Saturday night on Rochdale Road.It comes as Health Secretary Wes Streeting described nurses as "the backbone of our NHS" after hearing of the woman's injuries.The force has noted that the nurse was attacked with a “sharp instrument” that is not believed to be a knife. 37-year-old Haque, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody for questioning, Greater Manchester Police have said.
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