Shocking investigation reveals violence rife in Sydney hospitals as new security announced

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A 7NEWS investigation has uncovered the arsenal of weapons including guns, knives and machetes seized in emergency departments.

A 7NEWS investigation has revealed the shocking extent of violence plaguing Sydney hospitals, with more than 2200 violent assaults recorded in just three years.

Sensitive health documents obtained by 7NEWS show an explosion in violent attacks against staff and patients, with 2223 violent assaults in public and private hospitals over three years and 1488 compensation claims filed by health workers.

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An arsenal of weapons including guns, knives and machetes have been seized in Sydney emergency departments, highlighting the dangerous conditions facing healthcare workers and patients.

Radovan Banic, who was set on fire in a petrol attack at Prince of Wales Hospital last month, remains in hospital and is furious at security.

“He didn’t ask me nothing, he was too busy on his phone. No, nothing. He might as well have had his shoes off and like the other one, sleeping,” Banic said.

The violence has become so severe that SafeWork has been called in to investigate some hospitals, with security guards risking life and limb on the job.

“Probably the worst one was my thumb being pulled out of the socket,” security guard Bruce Rowling said.

On Wednesday, Health Minister Ryan Park announced 129 extra security guards would be deployed to hospitals across Sydney.

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