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Emergency worker at Newham hospital stabbed repeatedly

A man has been arrested after stabbing a female emergency hospital worker repeatedly with a pair of scissors.

Police were called at 00:27hrs on Wednesday, 12 June to reports of a stabbing at the Newham University Hospital.

The victim aged 50 suffered multiple stab wounds. Her injuries have been assessed as non-life threatening.

The male suspect aged 27 was arrested on suspicion of GBH at the scene. He remains in an east London Police Station where he continues to be questioned.

There are no other reported injuries.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to call police via 101 quoting CRIS 163/12 June. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.