Police break up major patient fight at Holly Hill Children’s Hospital :: WRAL.com

Police responded Sunday to a large fight between patients at Holly Hill Inpatient Children’s Hospital South Campus.

The incident occurred at a mental health facility that offers both inpatient and outpatient services, located at 201 Michael J. Smith Lane in Raleigh.

Many of the children there are involuntarily engaged.

Police say staff also got involved to break up the fight.

No one was injured and no arrests were made.

WRAL Investigates has covered the Holly Hill Hospital system extensively and reports that at least seven children have escaped since 2021.

Employees say Holly Hill faces a severe staffing shortage, and state inspections have uncovered multiple violations of care standards.

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