Giugliano, 54-year-old nurse arrested after being struck while helping an elderly woman

Giugliano – A nurse in the emergency room at the San Giuliano hospital in Giugliano, Campania, was attacked while assisting an elderly woman who had just arrived by car in front of the hospital.

The incident occurred this morning, Sunday, August 30th. The paramedic was in the triage area when she heard the insistent honking of a horn coming from outside the hospital. When she went out to investigate, she found herself confronted by a car carrying an elderly woman who needed immediate care.

The nurse began first aid procedures, but was reportedly attacked from behind by a woman who, according to the Carabinieri's reconstruction, wanted to speed up the operation. The 54-year-old allegedly punched and slapped her on the back.

Despite the attack, the healthcare worker managed to carry the elderly woman into the emergency room and place her under the care of medical staff. She immediately called 112.

Carabinieri from the Giugliano branch responded to the scene and gathered evidence to reconstruct the incident. The alleged attacker, a 54-year-old woman already known to law enforcement, was arrested on charges of assaulting healthcare workers.
The woman was placed under house arrest, awaiting trial.