Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 12th January 2025, at 18:45hrs
The nurse was attacked with a sharp instrument on an Acute Medical Unit
An MP and Hospital boss have released a statement following the horror stabbing at Royal Oldham Hospital on Saturday night that has left a nurse fighting for her life in hospital.
A man has been arrested and remains in custody on suspicion of attempted murder confirm Greater Manchester Police.
Heather Caudle, chief nursing officer at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the Royal Oldham Hospital, 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 has been distressing and frightening.
We will continue to support Greater Manchester Police with their inquiries. All services at The Royal Oldham Hospital remain open.”
Minister for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting posted on X: “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’re in touch with the Trust and will update further as we can.”
Greater Manchester Police said earlier:
At 11:30pm last night (Saturday 11 January) we were called to Rochdale Road in Oldham to reports of a stabbing.
It’s believed that a member of the public attacked a member of staff at Royal Oldham Hospital.
The victim, a woman in her 50s, suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital for treatment. Her injuries are believed to be life changing.
A 37 year old man was swiftly arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in police custody.
Whilst this investigation is in the early stages, we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with this incident, and we do not believe there to be a threat to the wider public.
Detective Sergeant Craig Roters from our 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.”
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