January 14th 2025.
A man named Roman Haque, who is 37 years old, has been accused of attempting to kill a nurse at Royal Oldham Hospital. The incident occurred at around 11:30pm last Saturday in the hospital's acute medical unit. Haque is said to have stabbed nurse Achamma Cherian, who is in her 50s, with a pair of scissors. This disturbing event has caused great concern and has led to Haque appearing in court to face charges.
During the brief hearing, Haque did not enter a plea and his lawyer, Greg Kemp, stated that there would be no request for bail. Haque, who is from Oldham, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article - in this case, a pair of scissors - in a public place. He appeared in court wearing a grey sweatshirt and was accompanied by two prison officers. When asked to state his name, he identified himself as "Mohammed Roman Haque."
District Judge Jane Hamilton informed Haque that the attempted murder charge can only be dealt with by a crown court, and therefore the possession of a bladed article would also be included. She scheduled his next court appearance at Minshull Street Crown Court in five weeks time, on February 18. Until then, Haque will remain in custody.
Detective Superintendent Matt Walker expressed his concern for the nurse, Achamma Cherian, who is still receiving treatment for her injuries in the hospital. He also stated that their priority is to support her, her family, and her colleagues during this difficult time. The police are working closely with their NHS colleagues to provide assistance to anyone who has been affected by this incident.
Upon hearing of the nurse's injuries, Health Secretary Wes Streeting praised the dedication and hard work of nurses, describing them as the backbone of our NHS. This disturbing incident serves as a reminder of the risks that healthcare workers face every day while carrying out their essential duties.
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