Union calls for greater protection after man allegedly assaults, stabs Sydney hospital staff

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The man, believed to have been a patient at the hospital, was arrested and remains under police guard.

Health workers are calling for greater protections after a man allegedly assaulted and stabbed staff at a hospital in Western Sydney.

Police were called to Westmead Hospital about 11.30pm yesterday where four staff members were allegedly attacked by a man. Two security guards, aged 24 and 25, were allegedly stabbed in the effort to subdue him and suffered cuts on their bodies.A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting and stabbing staff at a hospital in Western Sydney. A third security guard dislocated his shoulder and a male nurse suffered minor injuries.Health Services Union NSW secretary Gerard Hayes called for greater protections for health workers, adding the trauma will continue long after the latest incident.

"We have argued consistently for greater security numbers and powers, and will continue to push for this and better personal protective equipment." Investigations into the incident remain ongoing as police urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

 

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