Patient recounts moment he was set on fire at Sydney hospital
Radovan Banic says he 'thought it was water' when he and two others were doused in accelerant on Tuesday night.
A 48-year-old man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after allegedly setting another patient on fire at a Sydney hospital. Police claim the man doused three other patients in accelerant at Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick. Two of the injured - aged 54 and 63 - as well as a 64-year-old woman - are reported to be stable.
The 48-year-old was arrested and charged with attempted murder, common assault, and attempt to cause grievous bodily harm. South Eastern Sydney Local Health District stated the staff responded rapidly to the incident, notifying the police immediately. Shadow Health Minister Sarah Mitchell condemned the incident, stating it is "beyond unacceptable in NSW." The man is expected to appear in court on Thursday.
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