2 hospital security officers have been dismissed, and a Police investigation is ongoing, after a man was assaulted and tasered at St Mary’s Hospital.
The shocking incident occurred earlier this year, on 27th April, when a 59-year-old man from Wootton, who was working at the hospital in Newport as a contractor, was assaulted within the site.
It was alleged that the victim was physically assaulted by 2 members of the security team, one of whom is alleged to have used an illegal taser to subdue him.
Following a period of enquiries, Police arrested a 55-year-old man from Freshwater on suspicion of assault by beating and possession of an electrical incapacitation device.
A spokesperson for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has told Island Echo:
“We received a third-party report at 15:11 on Saturday 1st May that sometime on Monday 27th April a 59-year-old man from Wootton had been assaulted at an address on Parkhurst Road, Newport.”
It has been confirmed that a community resolution order in relation to the assault offence has since been issued and that the man has been released under investigation in relation to the electrical incapacitation device, which police have seized.
Under the Firearms Act 1968, tasers and stun guns are treated as prohibited firearms, and it is a serious criminal offence for any member of the public, including security guards, to possess, purchase, acquire, manufacture or sell a taser within the UK.
As stated in the law, only specially trained police officers have permission to carry such a weapon. It also states that people in general security roles can only use reasonable force or proportionate physical force in self-defence, to prevent a crime or to detain an individual during a citizen’s arrest until the police arrive.
APCOA Parking provides integrated security and parking management services for a number of healthcare facilities and hospitals across the country, including St Mary’s Hospital.
In light of the criminal investigation, Island Echo contacted APCOA, who handle the hiring of their security officers without the involvement of the NHS Trust.
A spokesperson for the company has this week said:
“Following a reported incident which involved two of our staff members only, a disciplinary hearing took place and both individuals were dismissed.
“An ongoing police investigation prevents us from making further comment at this stage”.
It is understood both sacked security officers retain their SIA licences.
How the Fcuk have security numpties got Tasers,
the mind boggles.
Wow … wtf is world coming to.
Especially if the NHS are employing Bullies for security.
Try reading the article ya muppet. They weren’t hired by the NHS
The NHS is responsible for who goes into the Hospital
Another born Numpty
Bless you
Mr Smith or should it be Mr Numpty in person. The NHS do not employ security guards, they have a contract with a security company that does that. The Security company is responsible for the vetting and employment of its staff. APCOA is said company.
Hope he gets full compensation..and they get huge fine..but wont..
You have to wonder why & under what possible circumstances would Security think this was a good idea. I’m stunned, but not in an electrical way
The island is run in an unusual way,
security in mainland hospitals are not armed with
Tasers.
Bad management is St Mary’s problem
The hospital is not fit for purpose.
What does it have to do with the hospital ya dingbat. Try reading the article not just the headline
The Hospital is responsible for who goes into the hospital
SO MANY CLUELESS IDIOTS ON THE ISLAND
Bless you!
The people selling these items including Swords , Machetes, Zombie Knives, Tasers etc should be prosicuted and put in front of a Judge for selling them.
Why would anyone need any of these items in the first place.
Because it makes them feel big and important, bloody idiots.