A man is fighting for his life after he was allegedly attacked with a hammer by a woman as he lay in a hospital bed in Sydney, Australia, in the early hours of the morning
The man was allegedly struck with a hammer at the Camperdown hospital
A man was reportedly hit in the head with a hammer by a woman while he was lying in a hospital bed.
The incident took place in the early hours at a hospital in Sydney’s inner west.
NSW Police reported that emergency services were summoned to a hospital in Camperdown at 12.15am on Thursday, 9 April following reports of an assault.
Officers were informed that the woman, thought to be acquainted with the man, entered the hospital and attacked the 63 year old.
The man is suffering severe injuries and remains in critical condition after it was alleged he was struck in the head with a hammer during the assault.
A 46 year old woman has been apprehended and charged with wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
According to the Daily Telegraph, police investigators are reportedly probing a possible link between the attack and a recent death in the man’s family, which has sparked a dispute over a will.
A spokesperson for NSW Police stated: “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).”
NSW Health has been approached for comment.
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