Mentally-ill patient ‘assaults health centre staff’

A patient suffering from a mental disorder allegedly assaulted a health center staff member yesterday after ‘losing control’, it emerged. The incident occurred at Hoora Health Centre, according to sources. The center was closed for the day after the incident as the accused allegedly broke many types of equipment there.

According to sources, he stormed into the reception area and began throwing and breaking various equipment. He also attacked the workers at the center and attempted to break the doors, the sources added.

“Though the security guard tried to bring the situation under control, he was beaten up by the patient and sustained injuries.” “Soon afterward officers from the Ministry of Interior arrived and handled the situation. They began their investigations and took the necessary measures,” the Ministry of Health said in a statement issued. Subsequently, the patient was transferred to the psychiatric hospital.