A man has been charged after allegedly pouring accelerant over three patients and setting one of them on fire at a major Sydney hospital.
The 48-year-old accused man was a patient at The Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick when he allegedly poured accelerant over two men, aged 54 and 63, and a 64-year-old woman about 10.45pm on Tuesday.
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Police allege he then set the 54-year-old man alight before hospital staff quickly extinguished the flames.
The victim suffered minor burns and was placed under observation as a precaution. He remains in a stable condition.
The other two patients sustained minor injuries and are also in a stable condition.
The 48-year-old man was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder, common assault and two counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.
He is due to appear before Bail Division Court 6 via audiovisual link on Thursday.
A South Eastern Sydney Local Health District spokesperson said hospital staff responded quickly to the incident and immediately notified police.
“The safety and wellbeing of our patients, visitors and staff across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District are our highest priority,” the spokesperson said.
“South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is offering support and care to the people impacted by this distressing incident.”
The spokesperson confirmed there was “no ongoing risk to patients and staff”.
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