A nurse was left bloodied and battered after being nearly beaten to death in a shocking crowbar assault at Newton Community Hospital in Merseyside. Meg Lynch, 28, was attacked by a 20-year-old Afghan migrant while grabbing a drink from a vending machine.
The district nurse took multiple hits to the head before managing to flee and hide, terrified and shaken by the violent attack.
The attacker, who had been denied an appointment, went on a violent spree inside the hospital, injuring six people in total. Police arrived quickly at the scene and arrested the man on suspicion of six counts of Section 18 wounding, affray, and criminal damage.
Merseyside Police confirmed that the suspect, originally from Afghanistan, is now being held under the Mental Health Act. The crowbar used in the brutal assault was seized for forensic testing.
A police spokesperson said: “A scene remains in place while enquiries continue. A mobile police station is on site, with high-visibility patrols ongoing to reassure the public.”
Ms Lynch shared her terrifying ordeal on Facebook: “I was attacked at work around noon. The man started hitting me from behind with a crowbar as I stood at the vending machine. After a few blows, I ran and hid, doing everything I could to get safety.”
Despite her injuries requiring stitches, her CT scans and X-rays showed no major damage. “I honestly don’t know why this man did this, but I feel so lucky to be alive,” she said.
Having just completed her first year of nursing, Ms Lynch is now recovering at home with family. She remains very sore and in a state of shock.
Colleagues and members of the public have rallied behind the brave nurse. Fellow nurse Andrea Vickers said: “For this to happen to one of the kindest souls I know is absolutely gutting. Sending hugs and lots of love.” Nursing student Jessica Shaw added: “You’ve shown me such warmth and kindness on placement. It angers me that this happened to you. Wishing you strength and healing.”
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward, assuring the community that the area remains under close watch to prevent further attacks.
Originally published by UKNIP.
