Man, 90, dies after reported fight in dementia ward
A 90-year-old man has died after a fight reportedly broke out in a dementia ward in Wollongong.
Police were called to a high-dependency dementia ward of a nursing home facility in Woonona shortly before 7pm on Tuesday following reports of an altercation between two patients.
On arrival, police were notified that the 90-year-old man had suffered serious injuries and was unable to be revived.
The second man, aged 77, is a resident of the high-dependency ward due to his dementia.
A crime scene was established, and inquiries have commenced.
Officers from Wollongong Police District, together with the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad, are investigating.
Police are working with the facility's manager and local health organisations.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Family members were in attendance and assisted police with their inquiries.