There must be zero tolerance of attacks on health workers - Boggs
West Tyrone MLA Paul Boggs has urged zero tolerance of attacks on health workers after a female paramedic was attacked by a patient at Altnagelvin Hospital in Northern Ireland.
WEST Tyrone Sinn Féin MLA., Paul Boggs, has said there must be zero tolerance of attacks or abuse against medical staff.
The West Tyrone MLA was speaking after a female paramedic was attacked by a patient at Altnagelvin Hospital.
Mr Boggs said: “Reports of the attack at Altnagelvin Hospital are deeply disturbing.
“Health service workers go above and beyond to save lives and keep people safe, often working in very challenging circumstances..
“There must be zero tolerance of attacks or abuse directed against health and social care workers.
"They, and all workers, should never have to face abuse, attack, intimidation or threats in the workplace."