A woman has been arrested after allegedly attacking a man who is now fighting for his life with a hammer, striking him in the head, as he lay in a hospital bed
A man was allegedly struck in the head with a hammer by a woman as he lay in a hospital bed.
The incident occurred in the early hours at a hospital in Sydney’s inner west.
NSW Police said that emergency services were called to a hospital in Camperdown at 12.15am on Thursday, April 9 after reports of an assault.
The force were told that the woman, believed to be known to the man, entered the hospital and assaulted the 63-year-old.
The man is suffering serious injuries and remains in critical condition after it was alleged he was hit in the head with a hammer during the attack.
A 46-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
According to the Daily Telegraph, police investigators are reportedly looking into a the possible connection between the attack and a recent death in the man’s family, which has caused a dispute over a will.
A spokesperson for NSW Police said: “A woman will face court charged after an alleged assault in Sydney’s inner west today.
“About 12.15am (Thursday 9 April 2026), emergency services were called to a hospital in Camperdown, following reports of an assault.
“At the scene, police attached to Inner West Police Area Command were told a woman allegedly entered the hospital and assaulted a 63-year-old man – who is known to her.
“During the incident, it is alleged the man was struck with a hammer to the head, causing serious injuries. The man remains in a critical condition.
“A 46-year-old woman was arrested at the scene and taken to Newtown Police Station where she was charged with wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
“She was refused bail and will appear before Bail Division Court 6 today (Thursday 9 April 2026).”
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