St Nicholas Hospital 'stabbing' - man charged with attempted murder
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St Nicholas Hospital in Gosforth provides a range of NHS mental health services
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a suspected stabbing at a hospital.
Police were called to St Nicholas Hospital in Jubilee Road, Gosforth, at about 12:20 BST on Tuesday.
A 40-year-old man sustained wounds to his neck and back consistent with a bladed article. He was treated at hospital, discharged and was recovering at home, police said.
A 42-year-old man is due to appear at Newcastle Magistrates' Court.
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