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Hospital Patient Accused Of Wounding Healthcare Worker

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By Andrew Clay, Monongalia and Preston County Reporter - bio | email
LEWIS COUNTY -

A man was arrested Sunday in Lewis County and charged with maliciously wounding a healthcare worker.

West Virginia State Police said on Monday, Oct. 1, Daniel Hopkins, 36, repeatedly punched a female healthcare worker in the face at William R. Sharpe Hospital, in Weston, where he was a patient. 

The victim suffered a broken bone in her face. 

State Police said a co-worker was forced to intervene in the incident. 

Hopkins is currently in Central Regional Jail, where his bail has not been set.