Police have named a man charged after a nurse was stabbed in a busy hospital.
Rumon Haque, 37, has been charged in connection with the attack on Saturday, which left the nurse with “life-changing” injuries, reports the Mirror.
He has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article following the attack at Royal Oldham Hospital on Saturday.
The nurse remains in hospital where she is being treated for her injuries.
Haque, from Royton in Oldham, is set to appear before Manchester magistrates court on Tuesday.
Detective Superintendent Matt Walker from Greater Manchester Police’s Oldham district said: “Our thoughts are with the nurse as she continues to receive treatment in hospital for her injuries, and our priority remains supporting her, her family, and her colleagues at this difficult time. We continue to work closely with our NHS colleagues to support anyone who has been affected by this incident.”
Police had previously described the victim’s condition as critical and her injuries were believed to be life-threatening.
Chief nursing officer at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Heather Caudle said on Sunday: “We are incredibly shocked and saddened by last night’s incident and our focus is on supporting the colleague involved and their family.
“Our thoughts are also with colleagues and patients who were there at the time of the incident and for whom this has been distressing and frightening.
“We will continue to support Greater Manchester Police with their inquiries. All services at The Royal Oldham Hospital remain open.”
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