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Nurse Attacked, Locked in Room During Treatment
10 Nov
Summary
- A woman allegedly locked a nurse in a room during treatment.
- Three staff members sustained minor injuries in the incident.
- The suspect faces charges including assault and forcible confinement.
In Gods Lake Narrows, a 34-year-old woman is facing serious charges following an alleged assault on nursing staff. The incident occurred early Thursday morning at the community nursing station. While receiving treatment, the suspect reportedly locked herself in a room with a nurse, initiating an attack.
Other staff members intervened to assist their colleague, but two additional employees were also assaulted during the ensuing struggle. Two nurses and one doctor sustained minor injuries. Security guards were instrumental in restraining the woman.
Mounties from the Gods Lake Narrows detachment responded to the scene. The suspect has been charged with three counts of assault, one count of forcible confinement, and one count of assault while choking or suffocating. She has since been released on an undertaking. The investigation is ongoing.
