Lancashire Police arrest man after incident at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

A man was arrested after a fracas broke out at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 29th Aug 2023, 15:45 BST
Updated 29th Aug 2023, 16:02 BST
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Robert Harrison-Woods, 31, was arrested after he interfered with police dealing with an incident involving another patient.

Harrison-Woods objected and tried to intervene, launching a tirade of verbal abuse towards officers and hospital staff.

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He was warned about his conduct but continued to interfere and was arrested at the scene. He was taken into custody and charged with obstructing police.

Robert Harrison-Woods, 31, was arrested and charged with obstructing police after he interfered with officers dealing with an incident while on duty at Blackpool Victoria HospitalRobert Harrison-Woods, 31, was arrested and charged with obstructing police after he interfered with officers dealing with an incident while on duty at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Robert Harrison-Woods, 31, was arrested and charged with obstructing police after he interfered with officers dealing with an incident while on duty at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Today (Tuesday, August 29), Harrison-Woods, of no fixed address, appeared before Blackpool Magistrates where he pleaded guilty.

The 31-year-old was fined £197 and his solicitor Brett Chappell issued an apology to the court on behalf of his client.

The defence lawyer said: “Robert hangs his head in shame and apologises to all concerned."