Princess Alexandra Hospital man dies after bing attacked by another patient on psychiatric ward

A man has died after he was attacked by another patient on a ward at one of Queensland’s biggest hospitals.

The incident happened on the psychiatric ward of the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Woolloongabba. Picture: Richard Walker

A man has died after he was attacked by another patient at a Queensland Hospital last month, with police launching an investigation into his death.

The 39-year-old man, who is understood to have been a prisoner, died on May 4, two days after he was attacked by another patient in the psychiatric ward of the Princess Alexandra Hospital.

Police were notified of the death at 11.20pm on May 4 and an investigation was commenced.

“Police are investigating the sudden death of a man at Woolloongabba on May 4,” Queensland Police said in a statement.

“Officers from the Corrective Services Investigation Unit (CSIU) are investigating and will prepare a report for the coroner.”

Investigations are under way into whether the man died as a result of the attack or a medical incident.

“As this matter is currently the subject of an investigation by the State Coroner, it would be inappropriate to provide specific details or further information at this time,” the spokesperson said.

Premier David Crisafulli said there was a full investigation in place to determine whether there was a link between the attack prior to the man’s death.

“If there is a link then there has to be some questions around those processes,” he said on Tuesday.

“And it is fit and proper that there’s a probity and it’s also fit and proper that if there’s a link that has to be communicated and then the systems of improvement then also have to be communicated as well.”

Mr Crisafulli said the public would be informed pending the result of the investigation.

“I’ve spoken to the Minister, and what will happen now is a full and thorough investigation,” he said.

“And every bit of information needs to be provided on that, and if there is a link, well that’s when there has to be more than just words, there has to be sincere follow through when that happens.

A Metro South Health spokesperson said they extended their deepest sympathies to the patient’s family, friends and loved ones, but refused to comment further.