A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after a nurse was stabbed at a hospital.
Rumon Haque, 37, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed object after a nurse was stabbed at Royal Oldham Hospital on Saturday night.
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A nurse remains in a critical condition after being stabbed at Royal Oldham Hospital Credit: MEN Media
Greater Manchester Police were called to the hospital at 11.30pm following reports of a stabbing in the building.
Detective Superintendent Matt Walker said: “Our thoughts are with the nurse as she continues to receive treatment in hospital for her injuries and our priority remains to support her, her family and her colleagues at this difficult time.
“We continue to work closely with our NHS colleagues to support anyone affected by this incident.”
A member of the public is believed to have assaulted a member of staff with a sharp or non-knife object.
The woman, who is in her 50s, suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital for treatment.
Her injuries are believed to be life-changing.
Greater Manchester Police said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
He also does not believe there is any danger to the general public.
The trust which oversees the Royal Oldham Hospital said it was “shocked and saddened” by the stabbing.
The hospital’s foundation also said it was focused on supporting the workers involved and their families.
It is added that all services in the hospital remain open.
Chief Nursing Officer at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Heather Caudle, said: “We are incredibly shocked and saddened by last night’s incident and our focus is on supporting the colleague involved and their family.
“Our thoughts are also with colleagues and patients who were there at the time of the incident and for whom this was distressing and frightening.
“We will continue to support Greater Manchester Police in their investigations.
“All services at Royal Oldham Hospital remain open.”
Wes Streeting described nurses as “the backbone of our NHS”.
The Minister of Health added that nurses “should be able to take care of patients without fear of violence.”
He posted on X saying: “My thoughts are with the nurse and her loved ones following this horrific attack at the Royal Oldham Hospital.
“Nurses are the backbone of our NHS and should be able to care for patients without fear of violence.
“We are in contact with the Foundation and will update as much as we can.”
Jim McMahon, MP for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton, called the stabbing of the worker a “senseless attack” and wished her a full recovery.
Mr McMahon, who is also local government minister, posted on Facebook saying: “We are all shocked by the senseless attack on a nurse in the A&E department at Royal Oldham Hospital.
“Our thoughts are with the nurse, family and friends as we wish for a full recovery.”
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