Content Warning: This article mentions physical violence against the elderly, which some might find upsetting. Reader’s discretion is advised.

In a shocking incident that has left many reeling, an 81-year-old woman is in dire straits after a brutal attack in the emergency department of a Sydney hospital.

Police initially responded to an assault at Bankstown Hospital where two women, aged 63 and 58, were reportedly attacked by a patient.

In a horrifying escalation, the same assailant was alleged to have inflicted bodily harm on the mother of these victims, the 81-year-old woman.

The New South Wales Police described the situation: 'It's further alleged the man then choked the woman and hit her head against the wall, causing her to lose consciousness.'

Hospital staff intervened promptly, providing immediate assistance and medical treatment to the victims.

A man was charged after attacking three women at Bankstown Hospital. Source: MJ La-Fernandez/Google Maps

The accused was arrested on the spot and, once medically cleared, was taken to Bankstown Police Station.

The man, whose identity has not been disclosed by the police, was subsequently charged overnight. He was charged with causing grievous bodily home with intent, to different counts of choking and assault occasioning bodily harm.

He was scheduled to appear at Parramatta Local Court last January 5.

It was said that the other injured individuals had been discharged from the emergency department with minimal injuries.

The 81-year-old woman, on the other hand, suffered significant facial injuries and has since developed bleeding in the brain. She remains in critical condition at Bankstown Hospital.

A spokesperson for Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital stated: 'Our social workers are providing support to the patient's family.’

The spokesperson also confirmed that no staff members were injured in the incident, but counselling and support have been offered to those who witnessed the horrifying event.

The hospital is fully cooperating with the police investigation and has assured that public access to the emergency department has been maintained, with no disruption to patient care or services.

‘The hospital is assisting the police inquiries and cannot make any further comment,’ the spokesperson added.

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Our thoughts are with the victims of this horrifying incident and their families. We hope for a swift recovery for those injured and justice for this heinous act.

Key Takeaways

• A man has been charged after allegedly attacking an elderly woman in the emergency department of Bankstown Hospital in Sydney.
  
• The 81-year-old woman is in a critical condition following the alleged assault, which also involved her daughters, aged 63 and 58.
  
• Hospital staff intervened, and the man was arrested and charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, along with different counts of choking and assault occasioning bodily harm.
  
• The hospital is providing support to the patients and staff involved, and the hospital services continued without disruption following the incident. Police are investigating the matter while the hospital assists with their inquiries.
  

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[Veggiepatch]

He murdered 3 youn

it was 1993 he murdered 3 young women slaughtered his animals first apparantely. Was on the news recently he keeps applying for parole but now he has been stamped never to be released.they bought in a new law because of him.look it up it should jog your memory.

Gottcha now! From Frankston wasn't he?

 

[Littleboy8]

Gottcha now! From Frankston wasn't he?

Yep now he’s applying to have a sex change and wants the taxpayer to pay for it.he must one screwed up whacko thank god he’s not being released.

 

[Knell]

My tongue is bleeding!

We are in the 21st century!

The majority of people with schizophrenia never engage in any violent behaviour. People with schizophrenia are actually more likely to be the victim of a violent crime

People with schizophrenia may be more vulnerable to this victimisation due to cognitive impairments, which makes them less able to accurately perceive their surroundings. They may also be subject to social isolation and discrimination due to stigma and misunderstanding about their condition, which can further increase their risk of victimisation.

 

[MariaG]

What in earth does that have to do with anything related to this article.
If you had any sense you'd stay away from online gambling.

Someone trying to suck people in I would imagine. Needs to be deleted, now.

 

[Suzanne rose]

I worked in a small nursing home about 30 odd years ago and the doors were always kept locked and people had to buzz the nurses station and say who they were to gain access so I always felt safe.We had unbreakable glass doors also so we could see people.The only time we felt unsafe was when the frankston serial killer was lurking around our area that’s the only time we were on edge.

That's sounds like a story worth telling

 

[Suzanne rose]

Maybe it’s a troll in the system telling me to wait problems occurred and still cutting me off.

I think there is a few hiccups with the website. Many times I can't get on

 

[Suzanne rose]

I haven’t got one of those or at least I can’t find it on my phone

It's just above

 

[Suzanne rose]

My tongue is bleeding!

We are in the 21st century!

The majority of people with schizophrenia never engage in any violent behaviour. People with schizophrenia are actually more likely to be the victim of a violent crime

People with schizophrenia may be more vulnerable to this victimisation due to cognitive impairments, which makes them less able to accurately perceive their surroundings. They may also be subject to social isolation and discrimination due to stigma and misunderstanding about their condition, which can further increase their risk of victimisation.

I loved it tonight , my family went out to dinner including my 14 years old autistic grandson . People at the table next to us heard us saying Sit down Billy and they said something playful. My son started talking to them and they asked how old Billy is and is he verbal. I loved that they cared and asked questions, very different scenario to 10 years ago .

When my son left the people also said bye to my grandson

 

[Littleboy8]

I loved it tonight , my family went out to dinner including my 14 years old autistic grandson . People at the table next to us heard us saying Sit down Billy and they said something playful. My son started talking to them and they asked how old Billy is and is he verbal. I loved that they cared and asked questions, very different scenario to 10 years ago .

When my son left the people also said bye to my grandson

That was so sweet of them

 

[Littleboy8]

It's just above View attachment 38739

Oh yeah I found it thanks

 

[Ezzy]

Regardless of the reason for these 3 assaults, it is not something we expect to come up against when in a Hospital for treatment.

l am repulsed at the fact he attacked the 81 year old lady, bashing her head against the wall so hard she lost consciousness & causing a brain bleed. Now she is fighting for her life.

Chances are he will go to trial & get off with a short light sentence on a technicality whereas the lady's daughters & grandchildren (if there are any), will serve a life sentence without her.

When working for the Prisons Department rules were changed for offences caused by a prisoner in Prison. The sentence handed down by a Visiting Justice had to fit the crime done. If the same applied in public today, besides the fact we would be like uncivilized people, l dread to think what punishments could be inflicted on people like this man who severely injured this lady.

 

[Veggiepatch]

My tongue is bleeding!

We are in the 21st century!

The majority of people with schizophrenia never engage in any violent behaviour. People with schizophrenia are actually more likely to be the victim of a violent crime

People with schizophrenia may be more vulnerable to this victimisation due to cognitive impairments, which makes them less able to accurately perceive their surroundings. They may also be subject to social isolation and discrimination due to stigma and misunderstanding about their condition, which can further increase their risk of victimisation.

You are so right! I've researched the correlation between mental health issues and violence for years. The stigma of "he/she" must be a psycho because they committed some horrific crime is BS. Anyone care to refute that? I can cite references to hundreds of scholarly articles on mental health and its relationships to violent crime, not some hearsay by some dumbf**k website written by idiots like the Westboro Baptist Church or Hillsong.

@Knell you have first place in the post of the year. Only 360 days to go but yours will be hard to beat!

 

[Veggiepatch]

Yep now he’s applying to have a sex change and wants the taxpayer to pay for it.he must one screwed up whacko thank god he’s not being released.

I'll give him a sex change all right. No sodium thiopental. Just a rusty blunt knife.

 

[mylittletibbies]

You are so right! I've researched the correlation between mental health issues and violence for years. The stigma of "he/she" must be a psycho because they committed some horrific crime is BS. Anyone care to refute that? I can cite references to hundreds of scholarly articles on mental health and its relationships to violent crime, not some hearsay by some dumbf**k website written by idiots like the Westboro Baptist Church or Hillsong.

@Knell you have first place in the post of the year. Only 360 days to go but yours will be hard to beat!

Am right there with Knell also.
My daughter suffers from schizophrenia, she is the loveliest girl you could wish to meet. She wouldn't hurt a fly.
Wouldn't it be lovely if people could just stop sticking derogatory labels on people with mental health conditions.
After all we don't go around sticking names on people who have something wrong with heart, their kidneys, liver etc, but seem to think people who have a chemical imbalance in their brain are open slather to make fun of.
While so called adults do this, so it continues into the next generation
My daughter was continually teased at school, called names, poked fun at, and where did these children learn this type of behaviour, from the so called adults.
My usual answer to people who treated my daughter this way was "my daughter was born this way, what's your excuse".
People should remember the old saying "there, but for the grace of God, goes I".

 

[Veggiepatch]

Am right there with Knell also.
My daughter suffers from schizophrenia, she is the loveliest girl you could wish to meet. She wouldn't hurt a fly.
Wouldn't it be lovely if people could just stop sticking derogatory labels on people with mental health conditions.
After all we don't go around sticking names on people who have something wrong with heart, their kidneys, liver etc, but seem to think people who have a chemical imbalance in their brain are open slather to make fun of.
While so called adults do this, so it continues into the next generation
My daughter was continually teased at school, called names, poked fun at, and where did these children learn this type of behaviour, from the so called adults.
My usual answer to people who treated my daughter this way was "my daughter was born this way, what's your excuse".
People should remember the old saying "there, but for the grace of God, goes I".

You are so right!! Being an advocate for persons with a disability or a mental condition, even to the extent of representing them at various state Civil and Administration Tribunals, I am well aware of the hoops you have to jump through and the attached stigmas. Stay strong for your daughter my dear and I wish you the best of luck!

 

[mylittletibbies]

You are so right!! Being an advocate for persons with a disability or a mental condition, even to the extent of representing them at various state Civil and Administration Tribunals, I am well aware of the hoops you have to jump through and the attached stigmas. Stay strong for your daughter my dear and I wish you the best of luck!

Thank you Veggiepatch. My you are a night owl. It's almost 11pm here in WA, so 2am in good old Dandenong, so I'll say good night.

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[Veggiepatch]

Thank you Veggiepatch. My you are a night owl. It's almost 11pm here in WA, so 2am in good old Dandenong, so I'll say good night.

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I'm just an old hoot who doesn't own a clock or watch! I'm my own free agent!

 

[mylittletibbies]

I'm just an old hoot who doesn't own a clock or watch! I'm my own free agent!

Lucky you,!

 

[Clancieblue]

I worked in a small nursing home about 30 odd years ago and the doors were always kept locked and people had to buzz the nurses station and say who they were to gain access so I always felt safe.We had unbreakable glass doors also so we could see people.The only time we felt unsafe was when the frankston serial killer was lurking around our area that’s the only time we were on edge.

Can't imagine all the nurses being locked inside a nurse's station. Who was looking after the residents?

 

[Littleboy8]

Can't imagine all the nurses being locked inside a nurse's station. Who was looking after the residents?

They weren’t locked in the nurses station we were locked in the building they had to buzz the buzzer at the front door to enter the building for safety reasons. Sorry thought I explained it properly. Obviously not.