'A very violent attack': Security bolstered for midwives after worker assaulted after leaving birthing unit

Security increased at hospital after midwife attacked

Photo: RNZ By Tim Brown of RNZ  Health chiefs have increased security at Christchurch Hospital's birthing unit after a student midwife was attacked on the way to their car after leaving work.

Hospital security increased after student midwife attacked leaving work

The staff member was targeted after their shift at Christchurch Hospital's birthing unit, although the assault did not happen on hospital grounds.

'A very violent attack': Security bolstered for midwives after worker assaulted after leaving birthing unit

Security has been “bolstered” around Christchurch Hospital’s birthing unit after what a source says was a “very violent” assault on a staff member after her...

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