Sydney hospital patient charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting fellow patient alight
A 48-year-old patient at Sydney's Prince of Wales Hospital has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly dousing three other patients in petrol and setting one on fire. The victims sustained minor injuries, and the hospital is currently providing support to those affected.
Why it matters
This violent incident raises serious concerns regarding patient safety and security protocols within hospital environments.
Raymond James Dungay, 48, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder following the alleged attack at Prince of Wales hospital in Randwick. Photograph: James Gourley/AAP Raymond James Dungay, 48, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder following the alleged attack at Prince of Wales hospital in Randwick. Photograph: James Gourley/AAP New South Wales Sydney hospital patient charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting fellow patient alight NSW police allege Raymond James Dungay doused three patients in petrol before setting one alight at Prince of Wales hospital in Randwick
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A patient at a Sydney hospital has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly pouring petrol on three fellow patients before setting one on fire.
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