Paramedics spat on, punched in festive abuse spike

'Spat on my neck': Ambos describe increasing number of attacks

Paramedics are pleading for an end to violence against them and other emergency service workers following a spate of verbal, physical and sexual assaults across Victoria.Ambulance crews have reported being rammed by a car, repeatedly punched in the face, and swung at with a cricket bat, in what Ambulance Victoria says are increasing dangers.Paramedic Luke Harrington said he was on the job on December 22 when he was ambushed by a member of the pu…

'Enough is enough': Ambos describe confronting rise in assaults over Christmas

Ambulance Victoria says paramedics were assaulted, spat on and sexually harassed in a series of serious incidents over the festive period.

Paramedics spat on, punched in festive abuse spike

Paramedics are breaking their silence after a festive season riddled with reports of verbal intimidation, sexual and physical assault by members of the public.

Spat on, punched, rammed with a car: The shocking list of paramedic assaults

A spike in the frequency and severity of attacks on paramedics has triggered a plea for people to have greater respect for first responders.

‘Spat at, kicked, punched’: Violence against ambos worst in 30 years

Victorian paramedics have described being spat on, inappropriately touched, and verbally assaulted amid an alarming rise in occupational violence over the festive season.