Police refused to intervene with violent patient, mental health staff say
Staff at a Wellington mental health facility report that police officers refused to intervene during a violent incident involving a patient. Health authorities and police are currently reviewing the incident, which involved staff physically bracing a door to prevent a patient from escaping or causing harm.
Why it matters
The incident highlights systemic tensions between mental health service providers and law enforcement regarding the management of high-risk patients.
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The article reports the staff's claims while noting that an official review is underway and police have declined to comment.
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