Nurse who protected patients from knife-wielding man in A&E insists she was just doing her job

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Yusuf Aka had already stabbed one person when he burst into the accident and emergency department at Leicester Royal Infirmary brandishing a blade. Yusuf Aka has been jailed for five years over the hospital attack “The actions of members of staff who quickly took control of the situation, and led people out of his way without a thought for their own safety, was commendable, and they should be proud of what they accomplished.” The incident ended when he was tackled and detained by hospital security and staff members. Kerry Johnston, emergency department had of nursing at Leicester’s Hospitals said: “This was a frightening experience for both patients and staff in the department that night, the impact of which cannot be underestimated. “My thanks goes to the emergency department staff, involved in the incident, who showed exceptional bravery in bringing this serious attack to a swift and safe conclusion with the help of Leicestershire Police and other members of the public.”