An Afghan national has been arrested after five people were assaulted in a Merseyside hospital.
Officers were called to Newton Community Hospital in Newton-le-Willows just after 12pm following a report a man had attacked several people with a weapon, which may have been a crowbar.
Merseyside Police said the man was believed to have attended the hospital to request an appointment but became “increasingly agitated” when his request was declined and he was asked to leave.
Those who were injured are currently being treated by paramedics at the hospital for injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.
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.”
Officers were called to Newton Community Hospital
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A 20-year-old man, originally from Afghanistan, was arrested on suspicion of five counts of Section 18 wounding, affray and criminal damage.
The victims of the assault are being treated by paramedics at the hospital for injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening, officers said.
