Nurse, 50, accused of trying to SUFFOCATE an 80-year-old patient with a pillow on a nightshift is charged with attempted murder
- A 50-year-old male nurse allegedly attacked an 80-year-old man in hospital
- The nurse allegedly smothered the patient's face with a pillow and pressed down
- A co-worker intervened and the elderly man's health is being closely monitored
A male nurse accused of trying to suffocate an elderly patient with a pillow at a Sydney hospital has been charged with attempted murder.
Detectives were called to a hospital in Bankstown in the city's southwest after a registered nurse on Thursday morning allegedly assaulted an 80-year-old man.
Police allege the 50-year-old nurse pushed a pillow down on the face of his patient and forcibly held him down before another staff member intervened.
A 50-year-old nurse has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly attempted to suffocate an elderly patient with a pillow at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital in Sydney
Officers arrested the nurse on Thursday and charged him with attempt to strangle and suffocate with intent to murder, as well as assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
The elderly man is being treated for a cut he suffered during the struggle and his condition is being closely monitored.
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The 50-year-old man was taken to Bankstown police station and refused bail. He will appear at Bankstown Local Court on Friday.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted South Western Sydney Local Health District for comment.
Police will alleged in court the nurse was suffocating the patient until his co-worker intervened (stock image)
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