Medico is fighting for his life after he was allegedly attacked by a youth while on duty at the hospital
- An aid worker has been attacked
- They were airlifted in critical condition
- Tas police are investigating the incident
A youth has been arrested after a medical professional was seriously injured in a Tasmanian hospital.
Police were called to North West Regional Hospital in Cooee, on the state’s northwest coast, after reports that someone had been injured.
A short time later, they took a youth into custody.
Police were called to North West Regional Hospital in Cooee (pictured), on the state’s northwest coast, after reports that someone was injured
A youth has been arrested after a medical professional was seriously injured in a Tasmanian hospital
The victim was taken by helicopter to the Royal Hobart Hospital in critical condition.
Police say the incident was isolated and there is no threat to the wider community.
Detectives remain on site.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Tasmanian police for comment.