Patient who 'heard voices' knocked out staff at GP surgery

A DISTURBED patient who attacked a doctor and a member of staff at a GP practice when he couldn't get an appointment has been cleared of wounding with intent following a trial.

- JOHN SCHEEHOUT

But Olumuiwa Oduntan, 61, has admitted causing grievous bodily harm and will be sentenced in May.

His trial heard he hit a doctor and member of staff with a metal barrier pole at his GP surgery when he couldn't get an appointment for a repeat prescription.

Oduntan repeatedly called Florence House on Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, the jurors were told. He was told by staff he had to make a request online as he had previously.

On September 17, 2021, Oduntan 'demanded' an appointment, the court heard. When he was told there were no appointments available, he is alleged to have said: "Tell you what, I'm coming down there now. I better get arrested today, I want to speak to a doctor."

Oduntan, of Herne Street, Openshaw, arrived at the surgery 15 minutes later, jurors were told. Prosecutors said he became 'angry' and was alleged to have said: "F***ing call the police and get me arrested."