A British nurse has spoken out in a harrowing interview, revealing the gruesome injuries she suffered in what police describe as a “crowbar rampage” allegedly carried out by an Afghan migrant in a Manchester hospital car park on December 28. The victim, a 42-year-old NHS worker identified only as Sarah for her safety, says she was “beaten nearly to death” in the unprovoked attack, sparking national outrage and renewed debate over public safety and immigration policy.
Sarah, a senior ward sister with 18 years of service, was leaving her night shift at Manchester Royal Infirmary when she was allegedly set upon by 29-year-old Afghan national Mohammad Rahimi. Armed with a crowbar reportedly taken from his vehicle, Rahimi is accused of launching a frenzied assault, striking Sarah multiple times to the head, arms, and torso before fleeing the scene.
“I remember the first blow to my head — everything went black for a second,” Sarah told The Daily Mail from her hospital bed, her face heavily bandaged and arms in casts. “Then he just kept hitting me. I thought I was going to die there in the car park. I was beaten nearly to death for no reason at all.”
Sarah suffered a fractured skull, broken ribs, a shattered forearm, and severe lacerations requiring over 100 stitches. Doctors say she is lucky to be alive, with the attack stopping only when security guards intervened. Rahimi was arrested hours later at a nearby address and has been charged with attempted murder. Greater Manchester Police confirmed he entered the UK as an asylum seeker in 2021, with his claim still under review.
The incident has ignited fierce public anger, with many questioning how such an attack could occur in a hospital setting. “What on earth has happened to our country?” one viral social media post read, echoing widespread sentiment. NHS staff unions have demanded enhanced security measures, while politicians across the spectrum condemned the violence.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper called the attack “appalling,” pledging a review of hospital safety protocols. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage linked it to immigration policy failures, stating: “This is the consequence of unchecked borders.” Labour MPs urged caution against politicisation, emphasising support for victims.
Sarah, a mother of two, expressed gratitude for surviving but admitted deep trauma. “I’ve dedicated my life to helping people,” she said through tears. “To be attacked like this, by someone I’ve never met — it’s shattered my sense of safety.”
Her colleagues have launched a fundraising campaign exceeding £50,000 for her recovery. As Rahimi awaits trial, the case has become a flashpoint in national conversations about crime, integration, and public protection.
For Sarah and her family, the road to physical and emotional recovery will be long. Her courage in speaking out ensures her story — and the questions it raises — will not be forgotten.
