Afghan man, 20, is arrested after 'attacking five people with a crowbar' in hospital waiting room 'when he was refused an appointment'
An Afghan national has been arrested after allegedly attacking five people with a crowbar in a hospital waiting room while demanding an appointment. Merseyside Police scrambled to Newton Community Hospital in Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside, just after midday. The harrowing incident started when a man, who is originally from Afghanistan, arrived at the hospital to request an appointment. Merseyside Police scrambled to Newton Community Hospital (pictured) in Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside, this afternoon. In a statement Merseyside Police said: 'We have arrested a 20-year-old man after reports five people were assaulted at Newton Community Hospital in Newton-Le-Willows this afternoon.
Source: Daily Mail December 30, 2025 18:12 UTC
