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Sydney Hospital Patient Attacked
15 Oct
Summary
- Patient charged with attempted murder after alleged petrol attack.
- One patient sustained minor burns in the shocking incident.
- Hospital staff quickly extinguished the flames, preventing escalation.
A disturbing incident occurred at Prince of Wales hospital in Randwick, Sydney, where a patient allegedly attacked three others. The 48-year-old accused, Raymond James Dungay, is charged with attempted murder and other offenses after purportedly pouring an accelerant on two men and a woman. He then allegedly set fire to one of the male patients, who sustained minor burns. Hospital staff reacted rapidly to extinguish the flames and provide immediate care.
The 63-year-old man and 64-year-old woman treated for minor injuries remained in stable condition. Authorities were called to the scene around 10:45 PM on Tuesday. Dungay was arrested and is facing multiple charges, with his bail hearing scheduled for Thursday. The South Eastern Sydney Local Health District confirmed staff's swift response and notified police, offering support to those affected. They assured there was no ongoing risk to patients or staff. NSW Health Minister Ryan Park described the event as concerning and serious, apologizing to those impacted and initiating a review alongside the police investigation. He commended staff for their quick actions, emphasizing that violence in hospitals is unacceptable.
