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Doctor Stabbed in A&E Horror Attack
27 May
Summary
- A doctor was stabbed with a large knife in a hospital A&E.
- The attack occurred early Tuesday, May 26, at Hillingdon Hospital.
- Violence against A&E staff in England has doubled in five years.
A doctor at Hillingdon Hospital in West London was brutally stabbed with a large knife while treating a patient. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, May 26. Police were already present at the hospital for a separate matter when they responded to the stabbing.
The 27-year-old attacker was apprehended by officers and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and grievous bodily harm. A witness described the suspect smirking while attacking the doctor in a corridor. The doctor sustained wounds that were deemed not life-threatening or life-changing.
Authorities noted the attacker may have mental health issues. A spokesperson for Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust emphasized their commitment to staff safety, stating that violence is unacceptable. This event occurs amid a significant increase in violence against A&E nursing staff in England, which has doubled in the five years leading up to 2024.
