Man receives 28-year sentence for attacking nurse with scissors at hospital
Romon Haque previously pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article, and was additionally later found guilty of attempted murder
A man has received a 28-year sentence after attacking a nurse from behind with a pair of scissors, leaving her with serious injuries.
Romon Haque (29/06/1987), of Yasmin Gardens, Oldham, previously pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article, and was additionally later found guilty of attempted murder.
He received a 28 year sentence; 22 custodial with an extra six years on licence.
The court heard how the attack took place at Royal Oldham Hospital on Saturday 12 January 2025.
The court heard how at around 11.30pm. Haque asked a nurse for medication, who advised that she would come and see him shortly.
Haque then got out of his bed, walked over to where the victim was stood, and pulled out a pair of scissors from his pocket.
He subsequently stabbed her three times, resulting in serious injuries to her face, neck, and hands. She was immediately given urgent medical treatment and taken to intensive care following the attack.
Haque was pulled away from his victim by staff members who intervened.
Detective Sergeant Jennifer O’Brien, from GMP’s Oldham district, said: “This was a horrific, unprovoked attack on a woman who was simply doing her job for those in need in a hospital.
“I want to commend the bravery of those who intervened, and who prevented the situation from potentially being much more serious.
“Emergency workers should never face violence from the very people they are trying to help, and I am glad Haque is now behind bars following this vile incident.”