Elderly patient claims he was assaulted over ‘smoke break’ meltdown
An elderly Gelvandale man, recovering from a severe beating after security guards allegedly pounced on him at Empilweni Clinic in New Brighton, has reported a case of assault against hospital staff.
The health department said the incident happened after he allegedly attacked a nurse, with security immediately acting, and the New Brighton police responding to the commotion...
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