Paramedic attacked while treating patient in Derry

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 9 Nov, 10:21 · Archive

A paramedic was assaulted in Derry whilst providing medical assistance.

A paramedic was assaulted in Derry while responding to a patient. The attack was sustained and occurred as the paramedic was providing medical care. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it was horrified by the incident.

Local politicians have condemned the assault as unacceptable and called for zero tolerance towards attacks on healthcare workers. A Foyle MLA described it as a vicious attack that cannot be tolerated.

How it is being reported

• Shock and anger after female paramedic of 37 years attacked outside Derry hospital"It is disgraceful that someone who has devoted her working life to looking after others should be subjected to such violence."Belfast Live · 9 Nov, 10:43
• Assault on Derry paramedic prompts shock, anger and calls for zero toleranceA sustained assault on a Derry paramedic has been met with shock and anger with local politicians demanding zero tolerance for attacks on front line health care workers.Derry Journal · 9 Nov, 09:37
• NI Ambulance Service ‘horrified’ after sustained attack on paramedic in Derry as she lay helplessBelfast Telegraph · 8 Nov, 14:30
• ‘Vicious attack’ on paramedic in Derry as she helped patient ‘cannot be tolerated’, says Foyle MLABelfast Telegraph · 8 Nov, 14:30

In this story: Northern Ireland Ambulance Service · Derry

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