Man Critical After Alleged Hammer Attack at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

A 63-year-old male patient is in critical condition after reportedly sustaining serious head injuries from an alleged hammer attack at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Camperdown, Sydney, just after midnight on Thursday. A 46-year-old woman, known to the man, has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

The alleged assault occurred in the early hours of Thursday, leaving a male patient with serious head injuries.

Incident Details

The alleged assault took place at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Emergency services responded to reports that a 63-year-old male patient had been struck in the head with a hammer. The patient sustained serious head injuries and is currently in critical condition.

Arrest and Charges

A 46-year-old woman, identified as known to the man, was arrested at the hospital following the incident. She was subsequently transported to Newtown Police Station.

The woman has been charged with wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

She was refused bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.

Ongoing Investigation

Police are actively investigating a potential connection between the alleged assault and a recent death in the man's family. The investigation is examining details related to a dispute over a will.

Hospital Access Protocols Under Scrutiny

Hospital staff have reportedly questioned the woman's access to the patient's ward. Visitor access to general wards at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is typically restricted after 8 PM. This restriction applies unless under specific or exceptional circumstances, which can include situations such as a family member being close to death.