A nurse working in the Accident and Emergency department at Royal Oldham Hospital has suffered life-changing injuries after being stabbed by a 37-year-old man. Police have arrested the suspect and say there is no threat to the public.
A woman in her 50s has suffered life-changing injuries after she was stabbed at the Accident and Emergency department where she was working. It's believed she is a nurse at Royal Oldham Hospital in Greater Manchester, where the attack happened. A 37-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. It is understood the woman was attacked with a bladed article or sharp instrument, which was not a knife.
Police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the attack and there is no threat to the wider public. The woman is being treated for serious injuries at the same hospital. Detective Sergeant Craig Roters from Greater Manchester Police'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.' This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news
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