London, 15 Jan

An Indian-origin nurse is battling “life-changing injuries" after she was stabbed with a pair of scissors while on a night shift at the Royal Oldham Hospital’s Acute Medical Unit in Greater Manchester, north-west England.
 

The nurse, named at Manchester Magistrates’ Court as Achamma Cherian, was attacked on Saturday night following which 37-year-old Rumon Haque was arrested. The Greater Manchester Police said Haque was charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article on Tuesday, when he was remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Crown Court next month.
 

“The victim, a woman in her 50s, suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital for treatment. Her injuries are believed to be life changing,” a police statement 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 (National Health Service) colleagues to support anyone who has been affected by this incident,” said Detective Superintendent Matt Walker from the Oldham district of Greater Manchester Police. PTI