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Two members of staff have been injured after they were attacked by a patient at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry on Saturday morning.
A 57-year-old man has been arrested. It is understood he is considered as vulnerable.
Police said a nurse suffered cuts to her neck and chin, while a healthcare assistant suffered a puncture wound to his side.
Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The Southern Trust said one of the staff members remains in the hospital s emergency department as a precaution .
The police said the incident happened at about 05:40 BST and the man remains in custody.
Daisy Hill Hospital staff injured in âdistressing incidentâ
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty describes incident as âdisturbingâ
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Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry (Image: Google)
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An unexpected hot air balloon landing left one man injured near 19th Avenue and Joy Road on Sunday, according to Phoenix police.
The balloon ride accommodated 18 people before it had to make the emergency landing, according to Daisy Mountain Fire Department.
Daisy Mountain fire stated that the reason for the sudden landing was unknown while Police suspect no foul play.
Reach breaking news reporter Miguel Torres at Miguel.Torres@arizonarepublic.com or on Twitter @MTorresTweet.
One injured in unexpected hot air balloon landing in New River
By FOX 10 Staff
A hot air balloon landing left one person injured. (Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical)
NEW RIVER, Ariz. - A hot air balloon made an unexpected landing Sunday morning in New River, injuring one person, according to Daisy Mountain Fire.
The balloon was carrying 18 people when it landed near 19th Avenue and Joy Ranch Road on May 2.
One person was hospitalized with minor injuries.
Officials did not say what might have caused the landing.
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