A jury viewed shocking footage in the trial of a nurse accused of attempting to murder a record shop owner with a needle in Middlesbrough
The video shows Gary Lewis, the shop owner, sitting outside his store. His friend, Susan Allen, is there, trying to help him. He looks unwell and is laid down on the ground.
Susan is on the phone, crying and begging for help. She’s worried about Gary’s condition. The police arrive, and it’s clear they’re in a race against time.
The incident happened on July 2, and the accused, a nurse named Harris, is facing serious charges. He allegedly injected Mr. Lewis with a muscle relaxant, rocuronium, in a random attack.
Police footage shows Harris being arrested nearby. He claims he injected nothing but water. But the evidence suggests otherwise.
As the trial continues, the prosecution argues that Harris had no connection to Mr. Lewis. They believe it was a random act of violence.
Harris, who worked at a local hospital, took needles from his workplace. He admits to injecting Mr. Lewis but insists it was just a prank.
He says he was just trying to give him a shock. But the court has heard that traces of the drug were found in his car.
Harris denies attempted murder but has pleaded guilty to administering a noxious substance. The trial is ongoing, and everyone is waiting for the next developments.
