A man has been arrested after five people were assaulted with a weapon at a hospital.
Merseyside Police say the incident began when a man attended Newton Community Hospital, in Newton-Le-Willows, on Tuesday afternoon and requested an appointment.
“At this stage, it is believed that his request was declined, and when he was asked to leave, he became increasingly agitated and damaged a counter before assaulting several people inside the hospital, with a weapon – possibly a crowbar,” a police spokesperson said.
“Those who were injured are currently being treated by paramedics at the hospital for injuries, which are not life threatening,” they added.
A 20-year-old man, who police say is originally from Afghanistan, has been arrested on suspicion of five counts of wounding with intent, affray and criminal damage.
He has been taken to a police station in Merseyside and remains in custody.
St Helens Neighbourhood Superintendent Sarah Rotherham said: “We were called to reports of a man behaving aggressively at the hospital who had assaulted a number of people.
“Officers attended immediately and the male was swiftly located and arrested. Paramedics attended at the hospital and carried out first aid to those who had been injured.
“I would like to take this opportunity for anyone who witnessed this incident at the hospital to contact us with any information.”
A police scene is currently in place and members of the public are advised to avoid the area while enquiries are ongoing.
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