Patient set on fire at Prince of Wales Hospital, man charged
A 48-year-old patient was charged with attempted murder. He allegedly set another patient on fire at Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick.
The incident happened on Tuesday at about 10:45pm. A 48-year-old patient poured accelerant on three other patients.
The 48-year-old then allegedly set fire to a 54-year-old man. The 54-year-old man was treated for minor burns and kept for observation.
A 63-year-old man and 64-year-old woman were also covered in accelerant. They had minor injuries.
Hospital staff put out the fire. All three victims remain in stable condition.
The 48-year-old was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder, common assault, and two counts of attempt to cause grievous bodily harm. Hospital authorities said staff responded quickly and told NSW Police right away.
The South Eastern Sydney Local Health District confirmed there is no ongoing risk to patients and staff. The district is offering support to those affected.
- Tuesday about 10:45pm
- Incident time
- Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick
- Hospital location
- 54, 63, and 64 years old
- Victim ages
Why it mattersThe incident raises serious questions about patient safety in public hospitals and the security steps available to staff. Staff need better tools when handling distressed or violent patients.
AustraliaThe incident at a major Sydney hospital highlights safety concerns in NSW public health facilities and will likely prompt reviews of incident response procedures.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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