On September 26 2018 we reported on disciplinary action taken against two staff members of the State Hospital for goading one patient into attacking another who had earlier assaulted them.
We subsequently reported that this led to the sacking of both employees. In fact, contrary to our report, a conduct hearing heard no evidence that one of them, Michael Phillips, had been assaulted previously or encouraged the attack on the patient.
Mr Philips was dismissed for wilful neglect after failing to take any action during the attack. We are happy to clarify the matter.
