A 37‑year‑old intoxicated woman in Sucha Beskidzka assaulted a nurse, slamming her head into the floor, the incident occurred on October 4 night on the emergency department.
Attack on Nurse in Hospital
A 37‑year‑old woman from Suski County was brought to the emergency department in Sucha Beskidzka late on October 4. The patient was intoxicated and reportedly became aggressively hostile toward medical staff.
The assault involved the patient grabbing the nurse by the hair and repeatedly striking her head against the floor, causing serious bodily injuries that required immediate medical attention.
Police Confirm Incident
Police confirmed the event, stating that investigations found the patient behaved aggressively toward doctors and nurses. She was subdued, taken to a de‑drugging unit, and the incident was recorded as a violent assault on medical personnel.
Government Considers Tougher Penalties
In response to a recent surge of attacks on healthcare workers, the government announced a draft amendment to the criminal code. The changes would impose prison terms from three months to five years for assaulting medical staff, and higher fines for verbal aggression, with possible detention or liberty restrictions.
