Nurse fighting for life after 'serious' hospital attack - full police statement

A woman is fighting for her life after sustaining "life changing" injuries in a hospital attack on Saturday night, January 11. The woman, reported to be a nurse in her 50s, was attacked at the Royal Oldham Hospital in Greater Manchester at around 11:30pm last night.

Greater Manchester Police arrested a man, 37, at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in custody this afternoon.

The serious incident is understood to have happened in the A&E department of the hospital, Manchester Evening News reported. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said 'it’s believed that a member of the public attacked a member of staff.'

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An investigation is in its early stages but officers are 'not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident' the force added. The full statement from Greater Manchester Police this afternoon stated: "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 added: “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.”