Hospital security faced with disruptive patient at Palmerston North Emergency Department
A man's disruptive behaviour at Palmerston North Hospital's emergency department left security apparently unable to respond effectively.
A patient at Palmerston North Hospital's emergency department became disruptive, crashing against a wall, staring at people and vaping before being seen by medical staff. Witnesses described the man as intimidating to others in the space. Hospital security appeared powerless to intervene effectively during the incident.
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Hospital security appeared powerless against 'intimidating' patient, witness says
The man "crashed" against a wall, stared at people and vaped in Palmerston North Hospital before being seen by medical staff.
NZ Herald
Hospital security appeared powerless against ‘intimidating’ patient, witness says
A patient says a disruptive man intimidated others at the hospital's emergency department.
1News
Hospital security powerless against 'intimidating' patient – witness
The man "crashed" against a wall, stared at people and vaped in Palmerston North Hospital before being seen by medical staff.