We've charged a man with attempted murder following incident in Oldham on Saturday
A man named Rumon Haque from Royton, Oldham, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article following an incident at Royal Oldham Hospital. He is set to appear in court on 14 January 2025. A nurse was injured and is receiving treatment, with police offering support to her, her family, and colleagues.
Rumon Haque, 37, of Royton in Oldham, stands charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article after a Saturday morning attack on a nurse in the Acute Medical Unit at Royal Oldham Hospital.
The incident unfolded shortly after the unit opened on 11 January, leaving the female nurse hospitalised with serious injuries. Greater Manchester Police confirmed Haque, born 29 June 1987, has been remanded in custody and will appear before Manchester Magistrates Court on Tuesday 14 January.
Detective Superintendent Matt Walker of Oldham district 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 colleagues to support anyone who has been affected by this incident.”
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