Overview
- Police say the incident began shortly after midday when a man was refused an appointment, became agitated, damaged a counter and assaulted people with a weapon believed to be a crowbar.
- Five people received treatment from paramedics at the hospital for injuries not thought to be life‑threatening.
- Video and eyewitness accounts show a large emergency response, with multiple patrol cars and the suspect escorted into a police van.
- The arrested man is described by police as originally from Afghanistan; no motive has been identified and his name has not been released.
- A cordon and forensic work remained in place into the evening, the NHS trust said it is supporting staff, patients and visitors, and officers appealed for witnesses and CCTV.