A man allegedly attacked hospital staff with a weapon which police say may have been a crowbar after he was denied an appointment.Merseyside Police said the man was believed to have attended Newton Community Hospital in Newton-le-Willows to ask for an appointment but became "increasingly agitated" when his request was refused and he was asked to leave.

A man allegedly attacked hospital staff with a weapon which police say may have been a crowbar after he was denied an appointment.Merseyside Police said the man was believed to have attended Newton Community Hospital in Newton-le-Willows to ask for an appointment but became "increasingly agitated" when his request was refused and he was asked to leave.