Speaking following assault on two members of staff in Daisy Hill at approximately 6am last Saturday morning, Newry/Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has said:
“I am extremely shocked to hear that two members of staff had sustained injuries following an assault in Daisy Hill Hospital this morning. Thankfully neither have life-threatening injuries however this has been a very traumatic experience for both individuals, and I sincerely hope they make a full and speedy recovery.
“PSNI have confirmed that one male has been arrested and the two members of staff have received medical treatment.
“No-one should be at risk of attack in their place of work, least of all those who are on the front line in our health service, working extremely hard to protect the lives of others every single day, and it is essential that the Southern Trust review this incident, and take appropriate steps to ensure something ike this does not reoccur.
“I want to thank all of our frontline staff for their continued efforts both during covid and in normal circumstances to look after the health and wellbeing of everyone in our community. This incident will undoubtedly have had a serious impact on those involved and on their colleagues who may have witnessed the disturbing events this morning.
“We will continue to engage with the Southern Trust and the PSNI as further detail emerges.”
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