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Update: Man arrested following incident at Newton Community Hospital
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A total of six people required treatment in hospital and walk-in centres following an incident at Newton Community Hospital in Newton-Le-Willows yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 30 December).
Their injuries included head lacerations, injuries to their arms and hands, and bruising. All are in a stable condition.
The implement used during the incident - a metal bar - has been recovered for forensic examination, witnesses are being spoken to and all available CCTV footage is being analysed.
A 20-year-old man, who lives in Newton-le-Willows and is originally from Afghanistan, was arrested on suspicion of six counts of Section 18 wounding, affray and criminal damage. He was taken to a police station in Merseyside and has now been detained under the Mental Health Act.
A scene remains in place at the community hospital while enquiries into the incident continue. A mobile police station is also on site and people are encouraged to speak to officers with any worries or concerns.
There will be high visibility policing patrols in the local area and officers will continue to engage with staff and patients at the hospital as well as people living and working locally.
St Helens Local Policing Superintendent Sarah Rotherham said: “We understand that this incident would have caused concern for the local community and I hope the public feel reassured by the increased police presence. I would ask anyone with concerns to speak to one of our officers or contact their local police station.”
Anyone with information on the incident should contact the Merseyside Police social media desk @MerPolCC on X and Facebook quoting reference 25001060801. You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101.”
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.