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20-Year-Old Afghan National Attacks Five in Hospital

12/30/2025

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Merseyside Police arrested a 20-year-old Afghan national after he attacked five people with a crowbar in Newton Community Hospital's waiting room in Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside.
The incident followed a denied appointment request and involved property damage before assaulting people.
Paramedics treated victims for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police asked the public to avoid the area and report tips to Crimestoppers.

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Merseyside Police arrested a 20-year-old Afghan national after he attacked five people with a crowbar in Newton Community Hospital's waiting room in Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside.
The incident followed a denied appointment request and involved property damage before assaulting people.
Paramedics treated victims for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police asked the public to avoid the area and report tips to Crimestoppers.