Overview
- Romon Haque, 38, was convicted of attempted murder at Minshull Street Crown Court and received 22 years in custody plus six years on licence.
- He must serve two-thirds of the custodial term before the Parole Board can consider release.
- Prosecutors said he attacked nurse Acheema Cherian in revenge after she refused immediate methadone during his withdrawal, using scissors sourced within the hospital that are normally kept locked away.
- Medical and court evidence established he was psychotic at the time and reported hearing voices, and he says he has no memory of the assault.
- Cherian sustained lasting damage to a hand and a neck wound that nicked her jugular as colleagues restrained Haque, with police and prosecutors condemning the attack.