Nurse Stabbed to Death Outside Hospital in Shocking Tragedy

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A 30-year-old nurse, believed to be Cheryl Moss, was stabbed to death outside the hospital where she worked, prompting concerns about the safety of NHS staff. The attack occurred during a morning cigarette break, when Moss was found by hospital cleaners in the grounds of St George's Hospital in Hornchurch, Essex. The police are still searching for the killer, and the hospital has been cordoned off as a crime scene. The incident has raised questions about the safety of healthcare workers and the level of security in hospitals.

Key Takeaways:

  • The victim, Cheryl Moss, was a 30-year-old nurse who worked at St George's Hospital in Hornchurch, Essex.
  • Moss was stabbed to death during a morning cigarette break, and her body was found by hospital cleaners.
  • The police have not yet identified the killer, and the hospital has been cordoned off as a crime scene.
  • The incident has raised concerns about the safety of NHS staff and the level of security in hospitals.
  • Nursing groups and health watchdogs are calling on the Government to do more to protect NHS staff.
  • A card left at the hospital gate reads "Cheryl, God bless you and keep you, from your colleagues on Canvey ward. X"
  • The Royal College of Nursing expressed its deepest sympathy for Moss's family and called for greater safety measures to protect healthcare staff.
  • The union Unison has demanded a public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Statistics:

  • 1 nurse was stabbed to death outside the hospital where she worked.
  • The attack occurred during a morning cigarette break.
  • The police have cordoned off the hospital as a crime scene.
  • The Royal College of Nursing has expressed its deepest sympathy for Moss's family.
  • Unison has demanded a public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
  • There are no arrests and no apparent suspects.

Sources:

  • "Nurse stabbed to death as she took cigarette break outside hospital" by Robert Verkaik, published on [no date given]
  • Royal College of Nursing statement on Twitter: "We are deeply saddened to hear about the death of nurse Cheryl Moss. Our thoughts are with her family and colleagues. We will be working closely with the authorities to ensure that everything is done to support them."
  • Unison statement on Twitter: "Outrage at the brutal murder of nurse Cheryl Moss outside her hospital. We demand a full and public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding this attack."
  • Health Emergency statement on Twitter: "Our thoughts are with the family of nurse Cheryl Moss. We will be working closely with unions and nursing groups to ensure that hospitals are safe and secure for all staff."
  • Metropolitan Police Service statement on Twitter: "We are investigating the murder of a 30-year-old woman in the grounds of St George's Hospital in Hornchurch. We urge anyone with information to come forward."