Nurse 'Beaten Nearly to Death' by Afghan Migrant in Hospital Crowbar Rampage

Afghan migrant injures six people including a nurse at Essex hospital.

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Nurse 'Beaten Nearly to Death' by Afghan Migrant in Hospital Crowbar Rampage

On December 31, 2025, a 20-year-old Afghan migrant attacked staff and patients at Basildon Hospital in Essex, England, injuring six people including a nurse who was 'beaten nearly to death' with a crowbar. Essex Police confirmed the suspect was detained under the Mental Health Act following the violent incident in the hospital's emergency department waiting room. The attack occurred during a period of heightened concerns over migrant integration and security in the UK. The nurse suffered severe injuries requiring hospitalization while five others sustained lesser injuries. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack and the suspect's mental health status.

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Afghan migrantcrowbar attackBasildon HospitalEssexnurse injuriesmental health act