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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maroosha Muzaffar

Patient allegedly attacked with hammer as he lay in hospital bed

  • A 63-year-old patient is fighting for his life after an alleged hammer attack at Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital early on Thursday.
  • Viki Graham, 46, was arrested at the scene and charged with wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
  • Police allege Ms Graham entered the hospital ward, asked for the patient, and then struck him on the head with a pink-handled hammer.
  • During her court appearance, Ms Graham claimed the victim had stolen her brother's ashes, with the judge describing the incident as a "gratuitously violent attack."
  • Ms Graham was denied bail and is scheduled to appear at the Downing Centre Local Court on 4 June.

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Woman accused of attacking patient at major Sydney hospital with hammer says he stole brother’s ashes

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