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Nurse Attacked with Crowbar at Hospital
31 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Nurse Megan Lynch was attacked from behind with a crowbar.
- An Afghan migrant allegedly assaulted six people after being denied an appointment.
- All injured individuals are now in stable condition following the incident.
A shocking assault occurred at Newton Community Hospital in Merseyside when a nurse, Megan Lynch, was attacked with a crowbar. The 28-year-old district nurse was reportedly struck from behind while standing at a vending machine, sustaining significant head injuries.
Six individuals, including Ms. Lynch, were injured in the incident. The alleged perpetrator, a 20-year-old Afghan man residing locally, is suspected of initiating the violence after being denied an appointment at the hospital. He was arrested at the scene and subsequently detained under the Mental Health Act.
All those affected by the assault are now in stable condition, with injuries ranging from head lacerations to bruising. Merseyside Police have increased visibility patrols in the vicinity and are investigating the incident, reviewing CCTV footage and witness statements.
