Opposition Spokesman on Health, Dr. Alfred Dawes has described the assault of a female nurse as an act of savagery.

The incident has sparked nationwide outrage after a video went viral on social media.

The police have since arrested the man, who is a licensed firearm holder, suspected to be the attacker.

Dr. Dawes lamented that the nurse could have lost her life.

Dr. Dawes lauded the police for their swift action.

He expressed solidarity with nurses and health care workers generally, who have long called for protection amid growing threats of violence.