A man has been charged over the assault of a nurse at Liverpool Hospital overnight.
About 10pm (Wednesday, September 3), a 28-year-old man presented himself at Liverpool Hospital with a stab wound to his neck.
Police attached to Liverpool Local Area Command were contacted by hospital staff.
On arrival, officers questioned the man who refused to provide details of the incident.
South West Metropolitan Region Enforcement Squad conducted an extensive search of the nearby area including surrounding licensed premises, streets and the railway station, however, no crime scene was located.
While being treated at Liverpool Hospital, police will allege the man attempted to punch a male nurse before leaving without receiving medical assistance.
Police attended a home on Simmons Street, Warwick Farm and arrested the man.
He was taken to Liverpool Police Station and charged with common assault and breaching an AVO.
The man was refused bail, and will reappear at Liverpool Local Court on November 12.
Inquiries into the malicious wounding of the nurse are continuing.
Liverpool detectives are urging anyone with information to contact Liverpool police on 9821 8444 or Crime Stoppers.
