Sydney Harbour shark bite: NSW Ambulance apologises after staffer leaked photo of victim’s injuries

Family of Lauren O'Neill told we believe a NSW Ambulance staff member was responsible' for leak after St Vincent's hospital launched investigation

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A New South Wales ambulance staff member is responsible for leaking an image of a shark bite victim's injuries from inside the hospital, the state's health department has revealed.

NSW Ambulance said in a statement on Thursday afternoon it had apologised to the family of Lauren O'Neill over the incident.

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