A 24-year-old woman was arrested after an ambulance crew was assaulted by a patient in Co Tyrone.
John McPoland of the Ambulance Service said the attack in Trillick shortly before 11pm on Thursday resulted in the withdrawal of two workers from duty.
He said: "Responding to a 999 call, the ambulance crew sought to do nothing more than help an individual in need.
"During assessment and initial treatment the patient struck out at one of the female crew, striking her on the face and also kicking her.
"The second member of the crew, who was also female, attempted to intervene to prevent the patient from damaging equipment and, as a result, sustained an arm injury."
Mr McPoland added: "Both crew members were stood down as they were unable to continue their shift, meaning that the significantly rural area in and around Enniskillen was left with reduced cover between 11pm and 8am on Friday morning with only one crew remaining to cope with calls in the area."
Police said a 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of common assault, attempted criminal damage and the persistent and improper use of electronic communications to cause anxiety.
She was later released on bail pending further enquiries.
