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Savage Hospital Attack: The Case of Romon Haque and the Nurse Assault at Royal Oldham
In a shocking and widely reported incident that shook the healthcare community in Greater Manchester, a man named Romon Haque was convicted and sentenced for brutally attacking a nurse at the Royal Oldham Hospital in January 2025. The case has since drawn attention to the risks faced by frontline medical staff and raised concerns about hospital safety and patient violence.
Harrowing Attack on Duty
On the night of 11 January 2025, an unprovoked assault occurred in a ward at the Royal Oldham Hospital in Greater Manchester. Haque, a patient being treated at the hospital, approached 57-year-old nurse Achamma Cherian while she was attending to another patient and asked for medication. When she was unable to give immediate attention to his request, Haque suddenly produced a pair of scissors and attacked her from behind.
The nurse was stabbed multiple times — in her forehead, wrist and hands — resulting in serious injuries. The wounds were severe enough to require urgent treatment and overnight care in an intensive care unit. Staff intervened quickly, restraining Haque and preventing even more catastrophic harm.
Legal Proceedings and Conviction
Following the attack, Haque was arrested by police and charged with possession of a bladed article and attempted murder. During court proceedings at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, he pleaded guilty to carrying the scissors but denied that he intended to kill the nurse. However, a jury found him guilty of attempted murder in July 2025 after concluding that the force and nature of the stabbing could only be intended to be lethal.
Then on 11 February 2026, he was sentenced to a total of 28 years in prison — consisting of 22 years in custody and an additional 6 years on licence after release. Authorities described the attack as “horrific” and emphasised that emergency workers should never be subjected to violence while carrying out their duties.
Impact and Reactions
The aftermath of the attack highlighted both the physical and mental toll such violence can have on healthcare workers. Nurse Cherian endured significant trauma and required intensive care because of her injuries. Her bravery and resilience in the face of such an unprovoked assault have been acknowledged by colleagues and the wider community.
Greater Manchester Police publicly commended the actions of hospital staff who intervened and prevented further harm, while also reiterating the need for better protection and respect for NHS and emergency workers.
Wider Concerns Over Violence Against Health Workers
Although this case was extreme, it has contributed to a broader conversation across the UK about violence against healthcare professionals. Reports have shown that assaults on nurses and medical staff, while not always as severe, occur more often than many realise and can have lasting effects on the wellbeing of those targeted. Organisations and unions representing healthcare workers continue to call for robust measures to protect staff in hospitals and clinics nationwide. (Contextually informed by broader trends.)
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