A doctor was allegedly hit with a metal medical stand and a nurse was spat on in an ugly incident at Townsville Hospital. Police were called to the hospital about 2.45pm Friday in response to reports a doctor had allegedly been assaulted. It will be alleged a man was receiving treatment when he became abusive, swearing loudly towards hospital staff and disturbing other patients. A Queensland Police Service spokesman said a doctor approached the man, who was in a bed, and asked him to quieten down.
