Shocking footage captured by a London Ambulance Service paramedic shows the moment an abusive patient spits in his face while being treated. In another incident, a patient taken to the hospital became violent, pushing the paramedic and throwing a stretcher at him. Both patients were charged with assault on an emergency worker and given suspended sentences.
This is the shocking moment an abusive patient spits in the face of a paramedic trying to treat them . Paramedic James, 26, captured the incident on his body cam before handing it over to police.In the shocking clip, shared by the London Ambulance Service, a patient is seen rising from the ground before spitting in the face of a paramedic, sending them reeling backwards.James and his crewmate had been called to treat an unwell patient lying in the street in London.
”Both patients were given suspended sentences after being charged with assault on an emergency worker.The offenders were both believed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.Chief Paramedic Pauline Cranmer said: “The cameras act as a deterrent to prevent these incidents happening or escalating but when our crews are assaulted, the footage is critical in supporting investigations and securing convictions.
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