Man arrested after stabbing at Sydney hospital
The attack at Sydney's Westmead Hospital occurred on Friday night. Photo: Westmead Hospital website
Three security guards and a nurse have been injured during a violent stabbing at a major hospital in western Sydney.
The shocking attack happened about 11.30pm on Friday at Westmead Hospital.
Parramatta Area Police were called to the scene after reports a man had assaulted staff.
On arrival, police were told a 39-year-old man had attacked security guards and a male nurse.
Two male security guards, aged 24 and 25, had been stabbed. The extent of their injuries is not known.
A third male security guard suffered a dislocated shoulder, police were told.
A 29-year-old male nurse also sustained minor injuries.
The alleged assailant remains under police guard at the hospital and enquiries are ongoing.
