A patient at a Newcastle psychiatric hospital attacked two nurses, claiming he was willing to kill. The incident left the staff injured and terrified.
The attack happened at St Nicholas Hospital in Gosforth. The nurses were just trying to get him to stop playing video games late at night. Young was playing on a PlayStation when they approached him.
He refused to listen and suddenly became aggressive. He stood over them, making threats and warning one nurse not to press the alarm. It was a terrifying moment for both women.
Young lunged at one nurse, pulling her to the ground. He shouted that he was going to kill her. Thankfully, other staff members intervened before things got worse.
The aftermath was serious. One nurse suffered concussion and possible fractured ribs. The other had a herniated disc and a bite mark on her arm.
In court, the nurses shared how the attack affected them. One nurse, with 40 years of experience, said she had never felt such fear. She had flashbacks and struggled to sleep.
Young, who has a history of violence, was sentenced to a hospital order. He will be held in a secure psychiatric unit. The judge noted the serious impact of his actions on the victims.
This incident highlights the risks faced by healthcare workers. They are there to help, but sometimes they face real danger. It’s a reminder of the challenges in mental health care.
