A British man and attempted Blackpool child killer, Andrew Phillips, has been incarcerated for assaulting two nurses and a paramedic after disconnecting an oxygen line linked to an English 11-month-old infant.
On 28 January, Andrew Phillips, 26, exhibited aggression towards medical personnel while receiving treatment at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Lancashire Police stated that Andrew Phillips “created disorder” and was suspected of having consumed cocaine while at the hospital.
Andrew Phillips received a sentence of two years and six months, accompanied by an extended licence period of 24 months, at Preston Crown Court.
The authorities reported that Andrew Phillips attempted to access rooms designated for other patients and was cautioned by officials against entering a cubicle where an infant was undergoing treatment.
Andrew Phillips forcefully pushed past a paramedic and a nurse, seized a chair, and hurled it out of the cubicle, subsequently collapsing and tugging at the IV cable and oxygen tubing connected to the infant, according to police reports.
While the paramedic and two nurses attempted to detach the tubes to secure the baby’s safety, he subsequently yanked the arm of one nurse, resulting in a fracture to her arm and wrist.
Andrew Phillips assaulted other staff members, resulting in one nurse sustaining a bruised ankle.
Andrew Phillips, residing on Grange Road in Blackpool, admitted to charges of inflicting grievous bodily harm, assault resulting in actual bodily harm, and affray.
Det Con Alexa Taylor said: “I hope the sentence sends a clear message that the police and courts will not tolerate disturbances on hospital grounds and attacks on our colleagues within the NHS.
“Hospitals, NHS staff and paramedics provide care to the sick, injured and vulnerable, and should not be assaulted or put at risk while they are working.”
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