Family demands answers after dementia patient suffers brutal attack at care center
The family of 87-year-old dementia patient John is demanding answers after he was brutally attacked by another resident at the HammondCare centre in Hammondville on Wednesday night. John suffered serious head injuries and remains hospitalized. An investigation is ongoing, with police examining whether mental health support is sufficient for residents amid concerns over safety.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 09:03 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 09:10 UTC
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