Police charge man after assaulting hospital security guard and nurse in Westmead

A man will face court tomorrow after allegedly assaulting a security guard and a nurse at a hospital in Sydney’s west yesterday.

Police have been told a man was receiving treatment at Westmead Hospital about 5am (Friday 11 September 2020), when he allegedly punched a security guard – a 40-year-old man – in the face and arm.

The man then approached the nurse’s station and allegedly punched a nurse – a 31-year-old woman – in the back of the head before grabbing hold of her, causing her to fall and strike her head on a door.

The nurse suffered a head injury and was treated before being transferred to a nearby hospital for further treatment. While the security guard suffered minor injuries and was treated on scene.

The 26-year-old man was restrained before being sedated by hospital staff.

Officers from Parramatta Police Area Command were notified and commenced an investigation.

Upon being discharged, the 26-year-old man was arrested about 11am today (Saturday 12 September 2020), and taken to Parramatta Police Station.

He was charged with common assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and reckless wounding.

The Winston Hills man was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Bail Court tomorrow (Sunday 13 September 2020).

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