A man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to bite a nurse at Salisbury District Hospital.

Police were called to a disturbance and a man refusing to leave John Baker House in Salisbury at about 9pm last night, January 21.

Because of concerns for his welfare, he was taken to Salisbury District Hospital. In the early hours of this morning, Police were called to the hospital as the man was causing more disorder after being discharged.

The unnamed man, in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of causing a disturbance on NHS premises and common assault. He was taken into custody to Melksham Police Station.

Man charged with assault at hospital