Hospital in lockdown after man, 20, injures five in crowbar attack

Police were called to Newton Community Hospital in Merseyside today (Picture: Chris Neill)

Five people were assaulted at a hospital after a patient was refused an appointment and launched a crowbar attack on staff.

Officers were called to Newton Community Hospital in Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside, after a man had become increasingly agitated after asking for an appointment at midday on Tuesday.

It is understood that the man’s request was denied and he was asked to leave, which...