October 27, 2025Oct 27 Photo courtesy of VN Express A man armed with a knife attacked seven people at a maternity hospital in central Vietnam, injuring newborns and nurses. Ban Van Vy, 29, was detained by the police after suspecting that his baby had been switched at Nghe An Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital. The incident occurred on Thursday, leading to charges of "murder" under the Penal Code. Vy was with his wife, who had given birth to twins, and noticed one was weak and needed intensive care. Believing the baby was not being treated properly, he suspected a switch had occurred, leading to panic and irrational behavior. During the attack, he targeted a nurse and a relative of a patient, and attempted to harm two newborns before being subdued by hospital staff and police. Police confirmed Vy tested negative for drugs and had no mental illness history. Witnesses recounted that the grandmothers of the infants intervened during his attempt to throw them out of a window. The situation ended with a hospital guard and police restraining him, and injured parties were reported stable. Post-incident, hospital director Tang Xuan Hai stated that Vy’s twins, born prematurely and infected, were transferred to the National Children’s Hospital in Hanoi. Vy's allegations of medical neglect were firmly denied, with Hai affirming that staff had fulfilled their duties. Nghe An Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital is a prominent facility in the north-central region with over 1,300 medical professionals. The attack has raised concerns about hospital security and the mental well-being of new parents under stress. Key Takeaways A man attacked seven people at a Vietnam maternity hospital over fears of a baby swap. The suspect was subdued and no fatalities occurred; all injured are recovering. Hospital officials denied negligence claims by the suspect. Related Stories: Baby ’s Body Found in Rubbish Bin in Bangkok Newborn Baby Abandoned at Pattaya Hotel Dormitory Adapted by ASEAN Now from VN Express 2025-10-27
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