Romon Haque – Oldham

A man has received a 28-year sentence after attacking a nurse from behind with a pair of scissors, leaving her with serious injuries.

Romon Haque (29/06/1987), of Yasmin Gardens, Oldham, previously pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article, and was additionally later found guilty of attempted murder.

He received his sentence today (11 February 2026) at Minshull Street Crown Court. In total, this amounted to a 28 year sentence; 22 custodial with an extra six years on licence.

The court heard how the attack took place at Royal Oldham Hospital on Saturday 12 January 2025.

At around 11.30pm. Haque asked a nurse for medication, who advised that she would come and see him shortly.

Haque then got out of his bed, walked over to where the victim was stood, and pulled out a pair of scissors from his pocket.

He subsequently stabbed her three times, resulting in serious injuries to her face, neck, and hands. She was immediately given urgent medical treatment and taken to intensive care following the attack.

Haque was pulled away from his victim by staff members who intervened.

Following his initial court appearance, he was deemed fit to stand trial, appearing at court in June and July last year.

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