Man charged after allegedly slashing staff at western Sydney hospital

Police attended Westmead hospital about 11.30pm on Friday after a man, 39, allegedly slashed and assaulted staff

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A man has been charged after allegedly slashing two security guards and injuring a nurse as police investigate possible mental health and drug issues.

Police were called to Westmead hospital in western Sydney about 11.30pm on Friday after reports a man had assaulted staff.

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