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Sydney hospital patient charged after alleged attack on fellow patients
A patient at Prince of Wales hospital in Sydney was charged after an alleged attack on three fellow patients on Tuesday evening.
Police say Raymond James Dungay, 48, poured petrol or another accelerant on two men and a woman, then set one man on fire.
Hospital staff quickly put out the fire, and the man, who was being treated for a spinal condition, suffered minor burns.
The other two patients were treated for minor injuries, and all three were reported to be in stable condition.
Dungay faces two counts of attempted murder, along with other charges, and was expected to appear at a bail hearing on Thursday.
The hospital district said there was no ongoing risk to patients or staff, while New South Wales' health minister apologised and ordered a review alongside the police investigation.
A patient at Prince of Wales hospital in Sydney was charged after allegedly setting a fellow patient alight.
Police allege Raymond James Dungay poured an accelerant on three patients and set fire to one of them.
The 54-year-old man sustained minor burns, while two other patients were treated for minor injuries.
Dungay faces two counts of attempted murder, common assault and two counts of intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
New South Wales health authorities said staff acted quickly and there was no ongoing risk to patients or staff.
- Who
- Raymond James Dungay, a 48-year-old patient, was charged. Three fellow patients were allegedly targeted.
- What
- Dungay allegedly poured petrol or another accelerant on three patients and set one alight. He was charged with attempted murder and other offences.
- When
- Tuesday evening; emergency services were called at about 10.45pm. The articles give the date as Tuesday but do not state a calendar date for the alleged attack.
- Where
- Prince of Wales hospital in Randwick, Sydney.
- Why
- Not stated
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The alleged attack took place at Prince of Wales hospital.
Emergency services were called to the hospital, police said.
Police said Dungay was expected to appear at a bail hearing.
- Hospital
- Prince of Wales hospital, Randwick
- Accused
- Raymond James Dungay, 48
- Patients allegedly targeted
- Three: two men aged 54 and 63, and a woman aged 64
- Injuries
- The 54-year-old man sustained minor burns; the other two patients had minor injuries
- Charges
- Two counts of attempted murder, common assault and two counts of intent to cause grievous bodily harm
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What people are saying
The 48-year-old then allegedly set fire to the 54-year-old man, before it was quickly extinguished by hospital staff.
Violence in our hospitals is unacceptable.
Safety must be a non-negotiable in our public hospitals.