Shock attacks on 999 crews
A TRADE union has called for zero tolerance against people who assault ambulance staff after new research revealed there are three attacks every day.
The GMB described the figures as "shocking" and said workers deserved more protection from their employers to reduce the risk of being hurt simply for doing their job.
According to the GMB's report, there were 117 physical assaults in Scotland last year. The union said staff were also subjected to verbal assaults.
GMB national officer Justin Bowden said: "Every single day at least three ambulance workers are assaulted whilst doing their jobs. That is as shocking as it is unacceptable. Ambulance workers deserve full protection from their employers and the law."
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