Man arrested following hospital assault - Westmead

Saturday, 22 June 2024 02:00:53 AM

A man is under police guard after an alleged assault in Sydney’s west.

About 11.30pm yesterday (Friday 21 June 2024), police were called to a hospital in Westmead following reports a man had assaulted staff.

On arrival, officers attached to Parramatta Police Area Command were told a 39-year-old man had stabbed two male security guards aged 25 and 24, while a third male security guard suffered a dislocated shoulder.

A 29-year-old male nurse also sustained minor injuries.

The man remains under police guard at the hospital.

Inquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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