Police were called when a man became 'aggressive' towards staff and patients at Wigan Infirmary
Staff at Wigan Infirmary took “swift action” during a “disturbance” in the A&E department.
Police were called to the hospital, on Wigan Lane, at around 7.05pm on Wednesday after a man in his 60s reportedly became “aggressive” towards staff and patients.
No-one was injured and the incident was “resolved” by staff in A&E.
A spokesman for Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said: “A disturbance took place in the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary emergency department, which was quickly and safely managed by security staff and no-one was injured.
"We would like to thank our nursing and security team, who took swift action to manage this, and we apologise to patients and visitors who may have been witnesses.
“All staff and patients deserve to work and receive care in a safe, respectful environment that is free from violence or aggression. At the trust we operate a strict zero tolerance policy towards any abusive or threatening behaviour, and while we welcome everyone to access our services when they need them, we expect all interactions to be in line with this.”
A police spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a disturbance at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary at around 7.05pm on Wednesday.
"A male in his 60s was reportedly being aggressive to patients and staff, but was dealt with quickly by staff and security and the incident was resolved."