Woman charged as nursing staff 'spat at' in Staffordshire hospital
A woman has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker after allegedly spitting at a nurse in hospital.
Officers were called to the Royal Stoke Hospital on Tuesday following allegations a woman had spat at nursing staff.
A 51-year-old woman from Blurton has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker and appeared in court on Wednesday. She has been remanded in custody to appear on April 8.
The force is also investigating another report of assault and said it has checked on reports of pubs remaining open in Hednesford and Tamworth.
But Assistant Chief Constable Simon Tweats said the force has had a relatively small number of incidents relating to Covid-19 where the force has had to respond.
He said: “I’ve been out on patrol across Stoke-on-Trent and people have been incredibly supportive. It’s strange to see the streets so empty and it’s a difficult time but I want to thank people for working with us.
“Our aim is to encourage and support our communities to comply fully with these restrictions, however we will enforce against those who disregard these measures and put people at risk.
“The vast majority of people are fully complying with the guidance and advice and we want to work with them to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
“There have been a small number of incidents we’ve had to deal with but overall the response from the public has been brilliant.
“It’s going to be tempting to go out in the warm weather but we want people to stay home wherever possible. Please continue to work with us and help us to help you stay safe.
“We all have a shared responsibility to protect the NHS, please stay at home and save lives.”
For information, advice and links visit staffordshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/c19/coronavirus-covid-19/
