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Man arrested after hospital staff attacked with weapon
A 20-year-old man was arrested after injuring six people with a metal bar inside Newton Community Hospital following a refused appointment, police said.
- On Tuesday, officers were called to Newton Community Hospital just after 12pm following reports of a weapon attack that assaulted five people, and a 20-year-old man was arrested.
- The man had attended to request an appointment and was refused, which preceded the violence; he became increasingly agitated, damaged a hospital counter, then assaulted people inside.
- Paramedics treated the injured at Newton Community Hospital, where their injuries are not believed life-threatening, and a police scene at the hospital advises members of the public to avoid the area.
- Merseyside Police confirmed the suspect is in custody and urged witnesses to contact them quoting reference number 25001060801 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
- At around 12.10pm, Labour councillor Seve Gomez-Aspron said he was alerted by a neighbour about the attack and praised Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance Service for their swift response.
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