A man who allegedly threatened hospital staff with a blood-filled syringe at a Hunter hospital has been arrested by police.
Police say that at around 4.30pm yesterday, a 32-year-old man was transferred to Maitland Hospital for medical treatment.
“The man later became aggressive towards staff and was directed to leave the hospital by security,” NSW Police said in a statement.
“He was removed, however re-entered a short time later and allegedly threatened security staff and a nurse with a blood-filled syringe.
“The man dropped the instrument and continued to threaten staff before police arrival.”
They say that following a short struggle, the man was arrested and taken to Maitland Police Station.
He continued to resist arrest and allegedly became abusive towards police.
He has been charged with nine offences, including behave in offensive manner in/near public place/school; armed with intent to commit indictable offence; stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm; resist officer in execution of duty.
He was refused bail to appear at Maitland Local Court today.
