May 2, 2024

Charges laid in maternity ward assault

Charges have now been laid after the mother of a newborn baby was assaulted while resting up in the maternity ward at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Saturday. 30 year old Daniel Archibald Frank is charged with assault and breach of probation. The mother had the baby in her arms when she was hit on the head. Police say the baby was not hurt and … [Read more...]

Mother assaulted in maternity ward

Nanaimo RCMP say the mother of a two day old baby is recovering after being assaulted in the Nanaimo Hospital maternity ward. Police say the 27 year old woman was holding the newborn baby early Saturday morning when the child's father punched her in the head. The mother was able to push the drunken father out of the room and call for help. He was … [Read more...]