Oldham Hospital stabbing suspect appears in court
Rumon Haque's accused of attempting to murder a nurse in A&E
A man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a nurse who was stabbed at Royal Oldham Hospital.
Rumon Haque, 37, from Yasmin Gardens in Royton, Oldham, stood in the dock at Manchester Magistrates' Court for a brief five-minute hearing following the incident which took place at around 11.30pm last Saturday in the hospital's acute medical unit.
He is accused of the attempted murder of Achamma Cherian, a nurse in her 50s, who was seriously injured, and also the possession of a bladed article, a pair of scissors, in a public place.
No pleas were given and Greg Kemp, defending, said there would no application for bail.
Haque, wearing a grey sweatshirt and flanked by two prison officers, was asked to identify himself and gave his name as "Mohammed Roman Haque".
District Judge Jane Hamilton told the defendant: "The attempted murder is a matter that can only be dealt with by a crown court so the possession of a bladed article is going to go with it.
"You will next appear at Minshull Street Crown Court on February 18, in five weeks time.
"Between now and then you will be remanded in custody."
Earlier Detective Superintendent Matt Walker of Greater Manchester Police, (GMP) said: "Our thoughts are with the nurse as she continues to receive treatment in hospital for her injuries, and our priority remains supporting her, her family, and her colleagues at this difficult time.
"We continue to work closely with our NHS colleagues to support anyone who has been affected by this incident."
Health Secretary Wes Streeting described nurses as "the backbone of our NHS" after hearing of the woman's injuries.